PgMP Program Benefits Management Practice Question
Which TWO actions should a program manager take to ensure successful benefit transition to operations?
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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Execute a formal knowledge transfer plan to the operational team.
Transition requires both active knowledge transfer and the formal hand-over of operational accountability.
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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Increase the program budget to cover operational costs.
Why it's wrong here
Operational costs should be handled by the business unit's budget.
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Execute a formal knowledge transfer plan to the operational team.
Why this is correct
Ensures the operations team has the skills to use the new capability.
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Immediately dissolve the program office after deployment.
Why it's wrong here
Transition requires a phased approach, not immediate dissolution.
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Obtain formal sign-off from operational owners acknowledging responsibility.
Why this is correct
Formalizing accountability ensures the benefits are sustained post-closure.
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Mandate that the project team manages operations for six months.
Why it's wrong here
Project teams are not typically structured to manage long-term operations.
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