PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
During program execution, a key component project reports a delay that impacts the critical path of the program schedule. What is the first step the program manager should take?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Analyze the impact of the delay on program dependencies and benefits delivery.
The program manager must assess the impact on program-level milestones and benefits before taking corrective action.
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 project manager to use reserve to recover the schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Resource allocation requires analysis first.
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Analyze the impact of the delay on program dependencies and benefits delivery.
Why this is correct
Assessing the integration impact is essential to determine the severity.
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Escalate the issue to the Program Steering Committee.
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is only necessary if the impact exceeds the program manager's authority.
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Immediately update the program management plan.
Why it's wrong here
Assessment must occur before planning updates.
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