Monitoring & Controlling PGMP Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–32

1. 31application · medium

   A proposed change to the program's technology architecture would improve long-term scalability but would delay the delivery of a component that is critical to an early benefit. The change has been requested by the technology lead, and the program's governance framework requires a formal impact assessment. What should the program manager do?

   • AReject the change because it delays a critical benefit.
   • BApprove the change but require the technology lead to develop a mitigation plan for the delay.
   • CConduct an impact assessment on schedule, cost, and benefits, then recommend a decision to the governance board.
   • DApprove the change because it improves scalability, which is a strategic objective.
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2. 32expert · hard

   A program manager is consolidating data from multiple components for a monthly performance report. The components use different reporting tools and formats. The program's reporting plan specifies a standard template, but one component lead has been submitting data in a different format, causing delays in consolidation. The program manager needs to ensure timely and accurate reporting. What should the program manager do?

   • AAccept the component lead's format to avoid delays and manually adjust the data.
   • BEscalate the issue to the steering committee to force compliance.
   • CRequire the component lead to submit data in the standard template and provide support if needed.
   • DExclude the component's data from the report until it is submitted in the standard format.
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