PGM Program Execution and Oversight 3

Question 1

Which document serves as the PRIMARY reference for monitoring whether the program is on track to deliver its intended outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Benefits realization plan

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Program charter

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Program management plan

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Stakeholder engagement plan

Question 2

A program manager is conducting a phase-gate review. The benefits register shows benefits are being realized at 60% of the planned rate. What action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Analyze root causes of the gap and update the benefits realization plan with corrective actions

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Continue to the next phase unchanged since 60% is passing

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Halt the program and escalate to executive leadership

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Reduce the target benefit levels to match actual performance

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the program manager's role in managing component project interdependencies during execution?

Accepted Answer

Identifying, documenting, and coordinating resolution of cross-project dependencies and conflicts

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Directly managing all component project tasks to ensure alignment

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Delegating all dependency management to individual project managers

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Reporting interdependency issues to the sponsor for resolution

Question 4

A regulatory change requires significant scope changes to three of five component projects. What should the program manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Perform an integrated impact assessment across all five projects and the program benefits

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Direct each project manager to handle the changes independently

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Submit a change request to add budget

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Request a program extension from the sponsor

Question 5

What is the purpose of a program roadmap during execution?

Accepted Answer

To provide a high-level timeline showing how component deliverables align to achieve program benefits over time

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To replace the need for individual project schedules

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To assign tasks to individual team members

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To document lessons learned from completed phases

Question 6

During execution, a key stakeholder begins opposing the program after initially supporting it. What is the program manager's BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Engage the stakeholder to understand concerns and adjust the engagement strategy accordingly

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Bypass the stakeholder and continue execution

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Escalate the issue to the program sponsor immediately

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Remove the stakeholder from the communication plan

Question 7

A program manager must balance releasing shared resources from completed component projects to the organization versus retaining them for upcoming components. What framework guides this decision?

Accepted Answer

The program resource management plan and transition schedule

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The project manager's personal judgment on team performance

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The HR department's staffing policies exclusively

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The cost baseline for remaining work