PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A program stakeholder is frequently requesting changes that fall outside the program's scope. How should you handle this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Direct the stakeholder to the governance board to discuss strategic alignment.
The program manager must manage scope through a formal governance process and redirect out-of-scope requests to the appropriate strategic channel.
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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Direct the stakeholder to the governance board to discuss strategic alignment.
Why this is correct
This directs the request through the proper channel and protects the program scope.
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Submit a change request to expand the program scope.
Why it's wrong here
Expanding scope should be a last resort, not the first response to out-of-scope requests.
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Accommodate the requests to keep the stakeholder happy.
Why it's wrong here
Accommodating out-of-scope requests causes scope creep and threatens benefits.
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Tell the stakeholder they are not allowed to request changes.
Why it's wrong here
This is unprofessional and damages stakeholder relations.
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