PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are standard ways to manage changes at the program level?
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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Formal change request process.
Program change management involves identifying, evaluating, and approving changes through a structured governance process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Formal change request process.
Why this is correct
Required for tracking and approval.
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Approval from the Governance Board.
Why this is correct
The authority for approving change.
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Ignoring changes to keep the plan simple.
Why it's wrong here
This is bad management.
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Impact analysis of the requested change.
Why this is correct
Essential to understand the consequences.
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Letting project managers approve all changes.
Why it's wrong here
Governance is needed at the program level.
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