Initiating PGMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a program roadmap?

   • ATo list all program risks and their mitigation strategies
   • BTo illustrate the timeline and dependencies of program components and milestones
   • CTo define the exact deliverables for each project component
   • DTo provide a detailed budget breakdown for each work package
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Who are the typical parties involved in negotiating the high-level program scope statement?

   • AProject managers and team leads only
   • BExternal auditors and regulatory bodies
   • CProgram manager, sponsor, and steering committee
   • DEnd users and customers only
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a program kick-off meeting?

   • ATo assign individual performance reviews to team members
   • BTo familiarize the organization with the program and obtain stakeholder buy-in
   • CTo finalize the detailed project schedules for all components
   • DTo close out the program and document lessons learned
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5. 14expert · hard

   A program manager is developing the charter for a program to build a new smart city infrastructure. The business case promises a 20% reduction in energy consumption. However, the program manager has identified a significant risk that the required technology may not be fully mature, which could delay the program and impact the benefit. What is the most appropriate way to handle this in the program charter?

   • ARemove the 20% reduction target from the charter to avoid committing to an unachievable goal.
   • BOmit the risk from the charter to avoid alarming stakeholders.
   • CInclude the 20% target as a key benefit and document the technology maturity risk as a critical constraint or risk in the charter.
   • DChange the business case to reflect a 10% reduction target to be safe.
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6. 15expert · hard

   A program manager is initiating a large infrastructure program. The program roadmap has been developed, but a key project manager has raised a concern that the roadmap's timeline for a critical component is unrealistic given the current resource availability. The program manager needs to maintain stakeholder confidence in the roadmap. What is the most effective approach?

   • AReassure the project manager that the timeline is fixed and must be met.
   • BEscalate the concern to the sponsor and ask them to mandate more resources.
   • CReview the roadmap with the project manager and the resource manager to explore options such as adjusting the timeline or securing additional resources.
   • DRemove the critical component from the roadmap to avoid the issue.
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