PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A program manager finds that a component project is performing well but is no longer contributing to the program's intended benefits. What is the correct step?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Formally evaluate the project's continued alignment and transition it out if necessary.
The program manager must re-evaluate the project's business case and alignment. If it no longer contributes to the program, it should be transitioned out of the program.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Formally evaluate the project's continued alignment and transition it out if necessary.
Why this is correct
Removing non-aligned projects is a key program management responsibility.
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Force the project manager to change their scope.
Why it's wrong here
This creates project-level issues and may not fix the strategic alignment.
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Continue the project to avoid wasting past effort.
Why it's wrong here
This is a sunk-cost fallacy.
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Ignore the lack of contribution as long as the project is on budget.
Why it's wrong here
Programs are about benefits, not just project budget compliance.
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