Program Management Professional Program Life Cycle Management

Question 1

According to PMI's Standard for Program Management, which three phases make up the program life cycle?

Accepted Answer

Program Definition, Program Benefits Delivery, and Program Closure

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Initiation, Planning, and Closing

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Concept, Development, and Implementation

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Formulation, Organization, and Termination

Question 2

During which phase of the program life cycle is the program benefits realization plan first formally developed?

Accepted Answer

Program Definition

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Program Closure

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Program Benefits Delivery

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Component Initiation

Question 3

What typically triggers the transition from the Program Definition phase to the Program Benefits Delivery phase?

Accepted Answer

Approval of the program management plan through a phase gate review

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Completion of the first project within the program

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Identification of all program risks

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Appointment of all component project managers

Question 4

Which document created during the Program Definition phase formally authorizes the program?

Accepted Answer

Program Charter

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Program Management Plan

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Program Benefits Realization Plan

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Program Roadmap

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of the Program Closure phase?

Accepted Answer

To transfer ongoing operations, document lessons learned, and formally close the program

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To terminate all component projects and immediately release resources

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To evaluate the program manager's performance against KPIs

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To archive all program documentation in the organizational repository

Question 6

Which activity occurs continuously throughout the Program Benefits Delivery phase?

Accepted Answer

Initiating, transitioning, and closing program components

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Developing the program charter

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Conducting phase gate reviews only at set intervals

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Updating the original program business case

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a program roadmap?

Accepted Answer

To provide a high-level chronological representation of the program's direction, showing component sequence and interdependencies

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To define the detailed schedule for each component project

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To document all program risks and their mitigation strategies

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To outline the program budget and financial allocations by quarter