PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following represent the program life cycle phases?
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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Program Formulation
The standard program life cycle consists of formulation, planning, execution, and closure.
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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Team Building
Why it's wrong here
This is an activity, not a phase.
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Program Formulation
Why this is correct
The initiation phase.
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Program Execution
Why this is correct
The delivery phase.
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Program Planning
Why this is correct
The preparation phase.
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Financial Auditing
Why it's wrong here
This is a process, not a phase.
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