Which of the following is an example of a clear acceptance criterion for a program benefit?

Increase customer satisfaction score by 10% within one year

A program manager is leading a program that has been running for several months. The program manager initially identified stakeholders, but now new stakeholders have emerged as the program's impact has become clearer. The program manager needs to ensure these new stakeholders are engaged. What is the most effective action?

Wait until the program's next phase to engage the new stakeholders.

Focus on the original stakeholders and assume the new ones will align over time.

Re-run the stakeholder analysis to identify and assess the new stakeholders, then update the engagement plan.

Add the new stakeholders to the existing communication distribution list.

A program manager is starting a new program that will affect multiple departments. The program manager has identified the sponsor and steering committee but has not yet identified all other stakeholders. What is the most important reason to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder analysis?

To identify all relevant stakeholders and understand their interests, influence, and expectations.

To determine the program's budget and resource allocation.

To comply with organizational reporting requirements.

To create a detailed project schedule for the program.

Why is it important to continuously monitor and adjust stakeholder engagement throughout a program?

To ensure all stakeholders have the same level of influence

To ensure stakeholders remain aligned with program objectives as expectations evolve

To reduce the number of stakeholders involved in the program

To eliminate the need for stakeholder analysis

When negotiating with a sponsor who has conflicting interests with another stakeholder, which approach is most aligned with effective negotiation strategies for program support?

Seek a win-win solution that addresses the underlying interests of both parties

Prioritize the sponsor's interests to secure their support

Avoid discussing the conflict to maintain harmony

Escalate the conflict to the steering committee for a decision

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Domain 4Objective 2

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication PGMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Stakeholder Engagement domain, which accounts for 16% of the PGMP exam. PMI does not publish an official question count, but from its 240-minute exam (~95–160 total, ~15–26 in this domain), expect 5–9 from this objective — we provide 31 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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A program manager is leading a program that has been running for several months. The program manager initially identified stakeholders, but now new stakeholders have emerged as the program's impact has become clearer. The program manager needs to ensure these new stakeholders are engaged. What is the most effective action?
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A program manager is starting a new program that will affect multiple departments. The program manager has identified the sponsor and steering committee but has not yet identified all other stakeholders. What is the most important reason to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder analysis?
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Why is it important to continuously monitor and adjust stakeholder engagement throughout a program?
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When negotiating with a sponsor who has conflicting interests with another stakeholder, which approach is most aligned with effective negotiation strategies for program support?
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