Obtain Approval and Authorization PGMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A program manager has received verbal approval from the CEO to initiate a new program, but the organization's governance policy requires formal written authorization. What should the program manager do?

   • ADocument the verbal approval in the program charter and consider it as formal authorization.
   • BAsk the program sponsor to sign the charter on behalf of the CEO.
   • CProceed with the program based on the CEO's verbal approval, as it is a strong signal of support.
   • DRequest the CEO to provide written authorization in accordance with the governance policy.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   During the leadership approval process for a program, what should the program manager do when leadership raises concerns about the charter's proposed benefits?

   • ARemove the benefits from the charter to simplify approval
   • BEscalate the concerns to the project sponsors without discussion
   • CProceed with the program despite the concerns to avoid delays
   • DAddress the concerns and, if needed, revise the charter before seeking sign-off
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4. 3application · medium

   A program manager has presented the program charter to the leadership, and the leadership has approved the program but with a condition that the program must not exceed a certain budget. What should the program manager do?

   • AAsk the leadership to remove the condition, as it is too restrictive.
   • BProceed with the original budget, as the condition is not binding.
   • CAcknowledge the budget constraint and incorporate it into the program's planning and management.
   • DProceed with the program and address the budget later, as it is not critical.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is the final outcome of a successful leadership approval process for program initiation?

   • AFormal sign-off on the program charter
   • BCompletion of the program's first phase
   • CAssignment of program sponsors to all projects
   • DDevelopment of the program's detailed schedule
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6. 5application · medium

   A program manager is preparing the program charter for a program that aims to improve the organization's supply chain efficiency. The leadership team is interested in the program's timeline and how it will be delivered. What should the program manager emphasize in the charter presentation?

   • AThe program's risk management plan.
   • BThe milestone schedule, showing key phases and delivery dates.
   • CThe technical details of the program's implementation.
   • DThe program's organizational structure and reporting lines.
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