TPM Project and Program Management Methodologies 2

Question 1

In SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), what is the primary purpose of the Program Increment (PI) Planning event?

Accepted Answer

To align all teams on a shared mission and create synchronized iteration plans

Answer

PI Planning aligns all Agile Release Train (ART) teams on a shared mission and objectives, producing synchronized iteration plans and identifying dependencies across teams.

Question 2

Which Kanban principle directly addresses limiting the amount of work actively in progress to improve flow?

Accepted Answer

Limit Work in Progress (WIP)

Answer

Limiting WIP is a core Kanban principle that prevents teams from starting too many tasks simultaneously, reducing multitasking and improving throughput.

Question 3

A TPM is overseeing a program using a hybrid methodology. Which scenario best justifies combining Waterfall and Agile approaches?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory compliance requires fixed deliverables while product features need iterative refinement

Answer

Hybrid approaches work best when regulatory or contractual requirements demand fixed, documented deliverables alongside product components that benefit from iterative development.

Question 4

In the PRINCE2 methodology, what does the principle of 'Continued Business Justification' require?

Accepted Answer

That a valid reason to proceed must exist throughout the entire project lifecycle

Answer

PRINCE2's 'Continued Business Justification' principle requires that a project must have a justifiable reason to start and remain justified throughout its life, recorded in a Business Case.

Question 5

What distinguishes 'program management' from 'project management' in the PMI framework?

Accepted Answer

Program management governs related projects to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually

Answer

According to PMI's Standard for Program Management, program management coordinates related projects and activities to deliver strategic benefits that individual projects cannot achieve alone.

(TPM) Technical Program Manager Certification Practice Test

(TPM) Technical Program Manager Certification Practice Test

TPM Project and Program Management Methodologies 2