PgMP Program Governance Practice Question
A program is undergoing a compliance audit. The auditor notes that decision logs are missing approvals for recent scope changes. What does this indicate?
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
✓
Ineffective change control procedures
Gaps in the audit trail of decisions suggest a breakdown in the enforcement of governance processes.
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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Poor project planning
Why it's wrong here
This is a governance process failure, not a planning failure.
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Understaffing of the program office
Why it's wrong here
Staffing levels are not the root cause for missing approvals.
- ✓
Ineffective change control procedures
Why this is correct
Lack of recorded approvals indicates that change control is not being followed as defined.
- ✗
Inadequate documentation by the PMO
Why it's wrong here
While true, the root cause is the failure of the governance process.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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