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Question 1

A program manager takes over a global program from another program manager. Upon arriving on-site, the program manager immediately sees that stakeholders are upset, because of a lack of updates and communications about the program.

What should the program manager do first?

AReview the program governance plan and communication log.

BReview the program communications management plan and stakeholder register.

CReview the stakeholder engagement plan and stakeholder matrix.

DNotify the executive sponsor and update the program issue log.

Answer : B

Question 2

To create market advantage, a program sponsor requests accelerating the implementation of a new manufacturing process that is based on a recently improved system component. The program manager is concerned that the delivery of some program goals could be jeopardized.

What should the program manager do?

ADocument the concerns that program goals may be affected and present at the next program governance board review meeting for guidance and actions to be taken

BAdvise the program sponsor that the program will continue and follow the program management plan, unless the change control board (CCB) has approved changes to the plan

CWork with the project managers of the affected components to implement fast tracking and update the resource management plan accordingly

DEvaluate critical success factors and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor benefits throughout the program's life cycle

Answer : A

Question 3

The project managers for component projects A and B schedule the same resource to perform tasks during the same timeframe, resulting in an over-allocation. The program manager reviews the program resource management plan, determines that project A can wait until the resource becomes available, and assigns the resource to project B.

This is an example of which of the following?

AProgram resource management planning

BProgram risk mitigation

CResource interdependency management

DProject resource planning

Answer : A

Question 4

A large infrastructure development program involves three road construction projects, two sewage line construction projects, and one project to lay underground electric cables. During a program meeting, the project manager of a road construction project communicates that a project risk related to the interdependency with a sewage line project has crossed its risk threshold.

What should the program manager do next?

AModify the program schedule to accommodate the risk.

BIncorporate the project risk into the program risk response strategy.

CInstruct the project manager to escalate the risk to the program sponsor.

DAsk the road construction project manager to manage the risk at the project level.

Answer : C

Question 5

One of the constituent project managers asks a new program manager to obtain approval for an additional key project requirement. A tolerance range is set.

If the tolerance range is too narrow on a program, what effect will multiple minor changes have on the program?

AReduction in program quality

BDegradation of program communications

CReduction in program risk

DSlow down in program implementation

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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