Monitoring & Controlling PGMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   When a constituent project has completed all defined deliverables, what must the program manager do before approving its closure?

   • AConduct a program-level risk assessment
   • BInitiate a new project to replace it
   • CVerify that the deliverables comply with the functional overview
   • DUpdate the program benefits realization plan
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of conducting an impact assessment for a proposed program change?

   • ATo immediately implement the change
   • BTo assign a change number to the request
   • CTo evaluate the effects of the change on program objectives, scope, schedule, cost, and risks
   • DTo reject the change without further analysis
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4. 3expert · hard

   A program manager is evaluating a change request that would replace a legacy system with a new cloud-based solution. The change is expected to reduce operational costs but may cause a temporary disruption to services, affecting the program's benefits. The program's governance framework requires a formal impact assessment. The program's sponsor is pushing for quick approval to realize cost savings. What should the program manager do?

   • AApprove the change quickly to satisfy the sponsor and realize cost savings.
   • BReject the change because the disruption risk is too high.
   • CConduct a thorough impact assessment on cost, schedule, and benefits, then recommend a decision to the governance board.
   • DApprove the change but require the technology team to develop a mitigation plan for the disruption.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of a program performance analysis report?

   • ATo list all program risks and their responses
   • BTo document lessons learned from the program
   • CTo approve changes to the program scope
   • DTo compare actual values to planned values for scope, quality, cost, schedule, and resources
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6. 5application · medium

   A program manager receives a change request from a component lead to replace a third-party software component with an open-source alternative. The change is expected to reduce licensing costs but may introduce compatibility risks with other components. The program's change management plan requires a formal impact assessment before approval. What should the program manager do?

   • AConduct an impact assessment on cost, schedule, quality, and risks, then recommend a decision to the governance board.
   • BDelegate the impact assessment to the component lead who proposed the change.
   • CApprove the change immediately because it reduces costs and aligns with the program's financial objectives.
   • DReject the change because it introduces risks that could jeopardize the program's schedule.
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