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Question 1

A new component project is approved by the program governance board. The funding for this component project will be provided by an organization different from the organization funding the program.

Would this be an acceptable funding arrangement?

AYes, only component projects may have different funding sources.

BYes, the program and its components may have different funding sources.

CNo, the program and the project must be funded by the same organization.

DNo, component projects must be funded by program funds.

Answer : A

Question 2

A company is evaluating the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. The program manager performs an analysis to confirm the program's feasibility.

What other important step should the program manager complete?

ADevelopment of the program's vision statement

BReview of strategic goals against any external environmental factors

CIdentification and documentation of the initial risks for ERP software implementation

DMapping of the financial benefits to the ERP software's functionality

Answer : A

Question 3

When should a program manager approve the closure of a component project?

AWhen acceptance criteria of the project are met

BWhen the project has delivered the project benefits

CWhen program deliverables are complete

DWhen project deliverables are complete

Answer : C

Question 4

A company hires a program manager to create a healthcare management system. After five months, the program manager identifies an opportunity to integrate an online medical solution, which could provide additional value to the stakeholders. The program sponsor approves the change in scope.

The program manager should ensure that the results obtained by this opportunity are working in tandem with which of the following?

ACritical success factors

BKey performance indicators

CBenefits management plan

DStakeholder engagement plan

Answer : B

Question 5

A company is rolling out an innovative program that includes new processes intended to define how the company will manage future programs. While program execution is going well, the program sponsor is concerned that the knowledge acquired needs to be reused for future programs.

What should the program manager do to ensure that the knowledge acquired is captured efficiently?

ARecord lessons learned in the program management plan

BCreate training materials summarizing team experiences and lessons learned

CDirect the project managers to create event logs to document their experiences and lessons learned

DOrganize review sessions after each program stage to document successes, issues, and lessons learned

Answer : A

Question 6

A program manager assigns project managers to five component projects and continues to develop the program team.

Which of the following represents the program manager's strategy?

ARotate the responsibility for risk assessment among the program components

BCoach the project managers to manage project resources

CCross-train the project managers to share expertise

DPrepare the project managers to assume larger roles with more responsibility

Answer : A

Question 7

A municipal agency manages a city's water and wastewater infrastructure. Its six-year capital improvement program (CIP) is approximately US$4 billion, and is used for such things as improving aging infrastructure, addressing regulatory requirements, and upgrading facilities. The mayor and key stakeholders are concerned because of yearly rate increases for residents. After receiving proposals from program managers for this key program, which is half of the current CIP, a program management team is hired and receives an approved business case.

What should the project manager do next?

ADiscuss the program change and its challenges.

BCreate a program management plan.

CConduct a program performance analysis.

DDevelop a program charter.

Answer : B

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