PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A program component is showing a significant variance in schedule. As the Program Manager, what is the first step you should take regarding benefits realization?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Assess the impact on the benefits realization plan.
You must assess the impact of the component delay on the program's overall benefits realization plan to determine if the expected value is still achievable.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Accelerate the component schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Crashing may not be feasible or advisable without impact analysis.
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Replace the component project manager.
Why it's wrong here
This does not address the benefits impact.
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Assess the impact on the benefits realization plan.
Why this is correct
Assessing impact is the logical first step in integration management.
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Update the benefits realization plan.
Why it's wrong here
You must assess impact before updating the plan.
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