PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
During program execution, the program manager identifies that two components have overlapping dependencies that are creating resource contention. Which TWO actions should the program manager take?
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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Update the Program Resource Management Plan.
The program manager must resolve interdependencies and optimize resource allocation at the program level.
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 component managers to resolve the issue independently.
Why it's wrong here
The program manager is responsible for interdependency management.
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Escalate the issue to the Program Sponsor immediately.
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is a last resort; the program manager should attempt resolution first.
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Update the Program Resource Management Plan.
Why this is correct
Updating the plan is necessary to reflect current resource availability and allocation.
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Cancel one of the component projects.
Why it's wrong here
Cancellation is not a standard response to resource contention.
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Re-evaluate component priorities via the Program Governance Board.
Why this is correct
The governance board must approve changes to priority when dependencies conflict.
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