Stakeholder Relationship and Risk Management PGMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A program manager notices that a key operational stakeholder is becoming increasingly resistant to the program, often questioning its value in meetings. The stakeholder has significant influence over the program's success. What is the most effective initial action for the program manager?

   • ASchedule a private meeting to understand the stakeholder's concerns and explore how the program can better align with their needs.
   • BIncrease the frequency of program status reports to the stakeholder to demonstrate progress.
   • CRe-evaluate the stakeholder's influence and demote them in the stakeholder engagement plan.
   • DAsk the sponsor to intervene and persuade the stakeholder to support the program.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A program manager is prioritizing risks for a program with a fixed budget and timeline. A powerful stakeholder is advocating for a risk to be treated as top priority, but the program manager's assessment shows it has moderate probability and moderate impact. The stakeholder is threatening to withdraw support if the risk is not prioritized. What should the program manager do?

   • AEscalate the disagreement to the steering committee for a decision.
   • BHold firm on the risk assessment and explain the prioritization criteria to the stakeholder.
   • CPrioritize the risk as requested to maintain the stakeholder's support, and document the rationale.
   • DCompromise by prioritizing the risk but allocating minimal resources to it.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   During a program planning workshop, the program manager wants to collect risk-related concerns from sponsors and steering committee members. Which technique is specifically designed to gather input from a group of stakeholders through a structured, facilitator-led discussion?

   • AChecklist analysis
   • BInterviewing
   • CBrainstorming
   • DDelphi technique
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5. 4foundation · easy

   A program manager needs to collect risk information from geographically dispersed stakeholders without requiring them to meet in person. Which elicitation technique is most appropriate for this situation?

   • AQuestionnaires
   • BNominal group technique
   • CBrainstorming
   • DFocus groups
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6. 5application · medium

   A program manager is prioritizing risks for a program that is nearing its final phase. Two risks have been identified: Risk A has a high probability and low impact, while Risk B has a low probability and high impact. The program has limited resources for risk response. Which risk should be prioritized?

   • ARisk B, because its high impact could cause significant damage to the program.
   • BRisk A, because its high probability means it is more likely to occur.
   • CBoth risks equally, because they have the same overall risk score.
   • DNeither risk, because the program is nearing its final phase.
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