Program Management Professional Program Governance and Strategy Alignment 3

Question 1

A Program Management Office (PMO) supports programs primarily by:

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Providing governance support, standards, tools, and shared resources

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Replacing the program manager's decision-making authority

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Managing all stakeholder communications directly

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Approving all project-level change requests

Question 2

Which of the following best describes an enterprise environmental factor that influences program governance?

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Organizational culture, regulatory requirements, and market conditions

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The program manager's personal preferences

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The software tools used by project teams

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The number of component projects in the program

Question 3

In PgMP, the concept of 'benefits ownership' means:

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A designated individual or group is accountable for ensuring specific benefits are realized

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The program manager owns all benefits realization activities

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Benefits are collectively owned by all stakeholders with no single owner

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Only the sponsor owns benefits after program closure

Question 4

What is the role of the Program Manager in relation to governance?

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To operate within the governance framework and provide necessary information to governance bodies

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To bypass governance for faster decision-making

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To establish governance structures without input from the sponsor

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To replace governance boards when they are ineffective

Question 5

A lessons-learned register in program governance is most valuable for:

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Capturing knowledge to improve future program and project performance

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Assigning blame for project failures

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Tracking financial expenditures only

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Documenting stakeholder complaints

Question 6

Which governance document typically defines thresholds that require escalation to the Program Steering Committee?

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Program Governance Plan

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Project Risk Register

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Stakeholder Engagement Plan

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Benefits Realization Plan