Planning PGMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the benefits management plan?

   • ATo define how benefits will be integrated, transitioned, and sustained
   • BTo document the program's communication strategy
   • CTo list all program risks and their mitigation strategies
   • DTo assign project managers to each benefit
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2. 7foundation · easy

   In a program WBS, what does the lowest level of decomposition typically represent?

   • AWork packages
   • BRisks
   • CBenefits
   • DProgram milestones
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4. 8application · medium

   A program manager is developing KPIs for a program that aims to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. The program has multiple projects, each with its own objectives. The program manager needs to ensure that the KPIs align with the program's scope and quality management system. What should the program manager do?

   • ADecompose the program objectives into measurable KPIs that can be tracked at the program level.
   • BDevelop KPIs only for the final program outcomes, not for intermediate milestones.
   • CUse the same KPIs as the constituent projects to ensure consistency.
   • DAsk each project manager to define their own KPIs and report them to the program manager.
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5. 9application · medium

   A program consists of two projects that both require the same specialized engineers at the same time. The program manager has a limited number of these engineers and cannot hire more. The program schedule is at risk because both projects need the engineers simultaneously. What should the program manager do to address this?

   • ARemove the resource constraint from the program plan and let project managers handle it.
   • BPrioritize one project and delay the other indefinitely.
   • CAsk the engineers to work overtime to meet both schedules.
   • DLevel the resource requirements by adjusting the schedules of the projects to avoid overallocation.
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6. 10application · medium

   A program manager is optimizing the program management plan by reviewing resource requirements across projects. The program has a limited budget and a fixed timeline. The program manager identifies that some resources are overallocated. What is the best way to address this?

   • AAsk project managers to work overtime to meet the schedule.
   • BReduce the scope of the program to reduce resource needs.
   • CIncrease the budget to hire more resources.
   • DLevel the resources by adjusting the program schedule to smooth demand.
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