PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
You are managing a program where benefits are realized incrementally. How do you ensure the benefits are sustained after a specific component project closes?
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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Assign benefit ownership to the operational entity and document in the Benefits Realization Plan.
Transitioning benefits to operational owners requires documented ownership and support plans.
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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Require the project manager to continue monitoring benefits.
Why it's wrong here
Project managers are typically reassigned after closure.
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Assign benefit ownership to the operational entity and document in the Benefits Realization Plan.
Why this is correct
Ensures accountability for sustaining the benefits post-closure.
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Create a new sub-program to manage benefits post-closure.
Why it's wrong here
This is usually unnecessary and adds overhead.
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Include benefit tracking in the Program Management Office (PMO) dashboard.
Why it's wrong here
While useful, it doesn't solve the ownership issue.
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