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PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question

A program manager discovers that a project manager is not following the program's reporting standards. What is the best course of action?

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

Provide training and mentoring on the program standards.

The program manager must coach the project manager and ensure compliance with program standards to maintain data integrity.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Provide training and mentoring on the program standards.

    Why this is correct

    Coaching is the first step to correcting performance.

  • Take over the project manager's reporting responsibilities.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not sustainable and does not solve the root cause.

  • Remove the project from the program.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is too extreme for a reporting issue.

  • Report the project manager to HR for non-compliance.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is an escalation that should be avoided if possible.

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