Monitoring & Controlling PGMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of updating the program plan with corrective actions?

   • ATo close out constituent projects
   • BTo communicate with stakeholders
   • CTo ensure effective resource employment and achievement of program objectives
   • DTo document lessons learned
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2. 17foundation · easy

   After identifying a variance in program performance, what should the program manager do to address it?

   • AIncorporate corrective actions into the program plan
   • BImmediately close the program
   • CEscalate the variance to the sponsor without action
   • DIgnore the variance if it is small
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4. 18foundation · easy

   A program manager needs to consolidate performance data from multiple constituent projects into a single view for stakeholders. Which predefined program reporting tool is specifically designed to display cumulative performance data across projects against the program plan?

   • AProject status report
   • BWork breakdown structure
   • CProgram dashboard
   • DRisk register
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5. 19application · medium

   A program-level issue has arisen: a key resource is shared between two components, and both components are critical to the program's benefits. The resource's availability is limited, and the program's schedule is at risk. The program manager must select a course of action. What should the program manager do?

   • APrioritize the component with the earlier delivery date to minimize schedule impact.
   • BAnalyze the impact of the resource shortage on both components and the program's benefits, then decide on a course of action.
   • CAssign the resource to the component with the higher cost overrun to avoid further financial loss.
   • DEscalate the issue to the sponsor immediately without analysis.
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6. 20application · medium

   A program manager is reviewing the monthly performance report. The program's cost performance index (CPI) is 0.92, and the schedule performance index (SPI) is 1.05. The variance analysis shows that the cost overrun is due to higher-than-planned labor rates in one component, while another component is ahead of schedule. The program's benefits realization plan depends on the timely completion of the ahead-of-schedule component. What should the program manager do first?

   • AInitiate a corrective action to reduce labor costs in the overrunning component, even if it delays the ahead-of-schedule component.
   • BUpdate the program management plan immediately to reflect the current CPI and SPI values.
   • CAnalyze the impact of the cost variance on the program's overall benefits and determine if the schedule advantage can offset the cost overrun.
   • DApprove the closure of the ahead-of-schedule component to lock in its benefits early.
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