Program Management Professional Program Management Professional MCQ 5

Question 1

A program manager is about to transition the program to a steady-state operation. Which document best guides this transition?

Accepted Answer

Benefits transition plan

Answer

The benefits transition plan defines how realized benefits will be maintained and sustained by the receiving organization after program closure.

Question 2

In program management, what is the purpose of a 'phase gate review'?

Accepted Answer

To assess whether the program should continue, be modified, or be terminated before moving to the next phase

Answer

Phase gate reviews assess program health and strategic alignment to determine whether continuation, adjustment, or termination is warranted.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY difference between program risks and project risks?

Accepted Answer

Program risks span multiple components and can affect overall benefit realization; project risks are localized to a single project

Answer

Program risks can affect multiple components and the overall benefits picture, whereas project risks are confined to a single project's scope.

Question 4

A program manager needs to communicate a complex dependency between three components to senior executives. Which format is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

A high-level visual roadmap or dependency diagram tailored to executive audiences

Answer

Executives need concise, high-level visuals that communicate dependencies without granular technical detail.

Question 5

Which program life cycle phase involves defining the program's business case and securing executive sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

Program formulation

Answer

Program formulation (or program definition) is where the business case is developed and executive sponsorship is obtained.

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