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PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question

During program execution, you identify a risk that affects multiple component projects. What is the most appropriate way to manage this risk?

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

Manage the risk within the Program Risk Register.

Risks impacting multiple components are program-level risks and must be managed at the program level to ensure a consistent response.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Manage the risk within the Program Risk Register.

    Why this is correct

    Centralized management ensures cross-component alignment.

  • Delegate the risk to the project steering committee.

    Why it's wrong here

    The program manager is responsible for program-level risks.

  • Ignore the risk if it is not in the project risk register.

    Why it's wrong here

    Program-level risks must be captured regardless of project-level status.

  • Assign it to the component project manager with the highest impact.

    Why it's wrong here

    This creates silos and inconsistent risk management.

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