Monitoring & Controlling PGMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A program manager needs to consolidate data from multiple component projects into a single dashboard for the steering committee. The components use different reporting formats and tools. The program's reporting plan specifies a standard template for progress reports. What should the program manager do to ensure consistent and effective monitoring?

   • ARequire each component to submit data in the standard template and consolidate it into the program dashboard.
   • BCreate a separate dashboard for each component to avoid forcing a standard format.
   • CUse the most detailed component's report format for the dashboard to capture all information.
   • DAsk the steering committee which format they prefer before consolidating data.
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2. 22application · medium

   A variance analysis reveals that a component is behind schedule due to a shortage of skilled testers. The program has a pool of testers who are currently assigned to a component that is ahead of schedule. The program manager needs to update the program plan to address the schedule variance. What should the program manager do?

   • ARequest additional testers from outside the program to avoid impacting the ahead-of-schedule component.
   • BReassign testers from the ahead-of-schedule component to the behind-schedule component without further analysis.
   • CAnalyze the impact of reassigning testers on both components and the program's benefits, then update the plan accordingly.
   • DAccept the schedule variance and update the program plan to reflect the new baseline.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of managing risks in a program?

   • ATo ensure benefits realization throughout the program
   • BTo transfer all risks to vendors
   • CTo eliminate all risks
   • DTo document risks for audit purposes
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a program-level issue that would be managed through program issue management?

   • AA conflict between two constituent projects over shared resources
   • BA change request from a stakeholder
   • CA defect found in a project deliverable
   • DA risk identified in the risk register
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6. 25foundation · easy

   Which document outlines how risks will be identified, analyzed, and responded to in a program?

   • ARisk management plan
   • BChange management plan
   • CBenefits realization plan
   • DProgram charter
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