Planning PGMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of establishing a monitoring and escalation mechanism for unresolved project-level issues?

   • ATo ensure that all issues are resolved at the project level
   • BTo identify issues early and escalate them appropriately to achieve program benefits
   • CTo document issues for historical purposes only
   • DTo assign blame for unresolved issues
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2. 2application · medium

   A program manager is defining the PMIS for a program that includes multiple projects across different departments. The goal is to share knowledge, intellectual property, and documentation to maximize synergies and savings. The governance framework requires that all program information be accessible to all projects, but also requires version control and audit trails. What should the program manager do?

   • AUse email to distribute all program documents to all project teams.
   • BCreate a PMIS only for the program management office, not for project teams.
   • CSelect a centralized document management system with role-based access and version history.
   • DLet each project use its own tool and share documents via a shared drive.
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4. 3application · medium

   A project within a program has encountered a critical issue that could delay the program's benefits realization. The project manager has escalated the issue to the program manager. The program manager needs to decide how to handle the issue, considering program constraints and objectives. What should the program manager do first?

   • AImmediately implement a solution to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
   • BUpdate the program management plan to reflect the issue.
   • CEvaluate the issue's impact on program objectives and benefits, then select a course of action.
   • DReturn the issue to the project manager to resolve at the project level.
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5. 4application · medium

   A program manager is establishing the program management plan for a program with multiple projects. The program manager needs to integrate the plans of the constituent projects and create plans for supporting functions such as quality, risk, and communication. What is the primary goal of this integration?

   • ATo ensure each project has its own independent plan.
   • BTo effectively forecast, monitor, and identify variances during execution.
   • CTo create a single plan for all projects, replacing their individual plans.
   • DTo eliminate the need for project-level planning.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   During program planning, the program manager is developing the program scope statement. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this document?

   • ATo assign specific tasks to project managers and team members
   • BTo document the program vision, objectives, goals, and boundaries to guide overall planning
   • CTo define the detailed deliverables and work packages for each constituent project
   • DTo list all risks and assumptions identified during program initiation
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