PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
What is the primary role of the Program Governance Board?
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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To oversee, guide, and make program-level decisions.
The Program Governance Board provides oversight, guidance, and decision-making support to the program manager throughout the program life cycle.
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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To perform project-level tasks.
Why it's wrong here
This is the responsibility of project teams.
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To oversee, guide, and make program-level decisions.
Why this is correct
This is the definition of program governance.
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To manage the budget of the individual projects.
Why it's wrong here
This is the responsibility of the program and project managers.
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To create the technical requirements.
Why it's wrong here
Technical requirements are defined at the project level.
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