PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A program manager is transitioning from program formulation to program planning. A key stakeholder requests a change in the high-level program roadmap. What should the program manager do first?
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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Submit a formal change request to the Program Governance Board for review.
During the transition, the program charter has been approved. Any significant changes to the roadmap must be evaluated through the program governance board before implementation.
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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Deny the request as the roadmap is already baselined.
Why it's wrong here
Program management requires flexibility to address stakeholder needs if valid, but it must be processed through the correct channels.
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Submit a formal change request to the Program Governance Board for review.
Why this is correct
Changes to program-level baselines require formal governance board approval.
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Consult the project managers to see if the change is feasible.
Why it's wrong here
Feasibility is a secondary consideration; the governance process takes priority first.
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Update the roadmap immediately to satisfy the stakeholder.
Why it's wrong here
Changing the roadmap without governance approval bypasses established procedures.
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