PgMP Timed Practice Test 2 — 10 Questions

Question 1

An organization's strategy changes, making an active program obsolete. However, the program has already achieved several benefits. What should the program manager do?

Accepted Answer

Initiate an orderly closure of the program. If the program is no longer strategically aligned, it must be closed, and the program manager must ensure the benefits already realized are transitioned to operations.

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Wait for the next fiscal year to review

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Rebrand the program to match the new strategy

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Complete the remaining program scope to justify costs

Question 2

When an organization undergoes a strategic shift, which THREE actions should the program manager take to re-evaluate the program's strategic fit?

Accepted Answer

Review and update the Business Case. The program manager must assess the business case, review the roadmap, and consult with the steering committee to ensure continued alignment.

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Increase the project team size

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Change the team communication software

Question 3

Which TWO criteria are used to determine if a program can be formally closed?

Accepted Answer

All project deliverables are accepted by the business owners.. Closure requires confirmation that the intended benefits are either realized or transitioned to operations.

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The program sponsor has resigned.

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The program office has spent all allocated funds.

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All project managers have been promoted.

Question 4

The program team identifies that a new government regulation will significantly reduce the financial value of a primary program benefit. What should the program manager do first?

Accepted Answer

Update the benefits register and re-evaluate the business case.. The program manager must assess the impact and update the benefits register to reflect the change before taking further action.

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Ignore the regulation as it is external to the program.

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Modify the program scope immediately.

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Escalate to the program sponsor to demand a budget increase.

Question 5

Which THREE factors should be considered when assessing the feasibility of a proposed program benefit?

Accepted Answer

Availability of required resources.. Strategic alignment, technical feasibility, and resource availability are fundamental to assessing benefit feasibility.

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The personal preference of the project sponsor.

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The number of software licenses required.

Question 6

Which governance artifact tracks the transition of project outputs into operational business value?

Accepted Answer

Benefits Realization Plan. The benefits realization plan specifically maps how outputs lead to outcomes and value.

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Program Charter

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Risk Register

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Governance Board Minutes

Question 7

A program manager is establishing the program governance plan for a global transformation program. Which component must be defined first to ensure alignment between the program and organizational strategy?

Accepted Answer

Strategic alignment criteria. The alignment of program objectives with organizational strategy is the foundational element of governance.

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Stakeholder communication plan

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Program benefits realization plan

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Risk management plan

Question 8

Which TWO aspects of the governance structure facilitate effective decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Clear escalation pathways. Defined authority levels and clear communication channels prevent bottlenecks.

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The age of the organization

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The number of members in the board

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The physical size of the conference room

Question 9

During program formulation, you are defining the program infrastructure. Which document serves as the primary instrument to formally authorize the existence of the program?

Accepted Answer

Program Charter. The program charter is the document issued by the sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a program and provides the program manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to program activities.

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Business Case

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Program Management Plan

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Program Roadmap

Question 10

A program is undergoing a compliance audit. The auditor notes that decision logs are missing approvals for recent scope changes. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Ineffective change control procedures. Gaps in the audit trail of decisions suggest a breakdown in the enforcement of governance processes.

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Poor project planning

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Understaffing of the program office

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Inadequate documentation by the PMO