Planning PGMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of defining a Program Management Information System (PMIS)?

   • ATo store all program financial transactions
   • BTo replace the need for project management software
   • CTo automate all project scheduling activities
   • DTo share knowledge, intellectual property, and documentation across projects
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a type of resource that a program manager must consider when optimizing the program management plan?

   • AHuman, material, equipment, facilities, and finance
   • BHuman resources only
   • CFinancial resources only
   • DOnly resources that are shared between projects
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4. 23expert · hard

   A program manager is planning a program with several projects that share a limited pool of specialized resources. The program has a fixed end date, and the resource demand exceeds availability during certain periods. The program manager needs to optimize the program plan to maximize productivity and synergies. What is the best course of action?

   • AHire additional temporary resources to meet the peak demand.
   • BLevel resources across the program by adjusting project schedules to smooth demand and avoid overallocation.
   • CPrioritize the project with the highest strategic importance and allocate all resources to it.
   • DAsk project managers to negotiate resource sharing among themselves.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a supporting program function plan that is created during program planning?

   • ALessons learned register
   • BWork performance data
   • CProject charter
   • DProgram risk management plan
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6. 25expert · hard

   A program manager is planning a program with a vision to 'become the market leader in sustainable packaging.' The program has three projects: one to develop a new biodegradable material, one to redesign packaging for recyclability, and one to establish a recycling partnership. The program manager must create a program scope statement that balances the vision with the objectives of each project, some of which conflict (e.g., cost vs. sustainability). The program manager also needs to establish KPIs to measure success. What is the best approach?

   • ADevelop a program scope statement that includes the vision and all project objectives, then decompose them into KPIs.
   • BPrioritize the project with the highest potential for cost savings and align the scope statement accordingly.
   • CCreate a WBS first to identify all deliverables, then write the scope statement based on the WBS.
   • DDefine KPIs for each project and then aggregate them into a program scope statement.
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