PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
During program execution, a major regulatory change impacts the program. Who is responsible for assessing the impact on the benefits realization?
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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The Program Manager.
The program manager is responsible for monitoring the environment and assessing impacts to the program's benefits.
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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The Program Governance Board.
Why it's wrong here
They review and approve the assessment, not perform it.
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The Program Manager.
Why this is correct
Assessment of the overall program benefits is a core program management duty.
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The project managers of the affected projects.
Why it's wrong here
They assess project-level impact, but the program manager leads the benefit assessment.
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The Program Sponsor.
Why it's wrong here
The sponsor provides high-level support, not detailed assessment.
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