Program Management Professional Practice 5

Question 1

A program manager needs to evaluate the interdependencies between five component projects. The BEST visual tool to use is:

Accepted Answer

Program roadmap with dependency mapping

Answer

A program roadmap with dependency mapping visually shows how components relate and sequence across the program timeline.

Question 2

A key benefit of a program is expected to be realized three years after program initiation. The program manager should:

Accepted Answer

Track leading indicators that predict future benefit realization throughout the program

Answer

Leading indicators enable the program manager to monitor benefit trajectory early and take corrective action before it is too late.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of program governance?

Accepted Answer

Providing oversight, decision authority, and accountability for program outcomes

Answer

Program governance exists to provide oversight, ensure accountability, and authorize key decisions that affect program outcomes.

Question 4

A program manager is estimating benefits across multiple component projects. The MOST appropriate approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Aggregate benefits at the program level while accounting for interdependencies

Answer

Program-level benefit aggregation accounts for interdependencies that can amplify or reduce individual project benefits when combined.

Question 5

A program manager receives conflicting direction from the program sponsor and a senior stakeholder. What should the program manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Escalate the conflict to the governance board for resolution

Answer

Conflicting direction from senior parties requires governance board resolution to prevent ambiguity and protect program integrity.

Program Management Professional Practice Test