Question 1

The program manager has a global program with five component projects. The program sponsor wants the management plans, processes/procedures, and technology to be uniform across the program. The requirements will create issues and result in increased costs The program sponsor is new and has imposed these new requirements six months into a three-year program.

What should the program manager do next?

AAccept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes.

BDiscuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers, and give the program sponsor the best option.

CRespond to the program sponsor if the program sponsor asks about it a second time.

DPresent the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor.

Answer : B, C

Question 2

The program manager leads a medical billing system integration program for company A, a health services provider. Company A acquires smaller company X, which delivers health services strategically aligned with company A.

Company X uses a different billing approach than company

ACompany A's chief information officer (CIO) seeks counsel on which solution would be the better option moving forward, requesting the program manager's assistance.
How should the program manager respond to the CIO's request?

ADocument the resources required to implement the recommended solution and demonstrate how this solution will save the company money.

BFind similar examples of the preferred approach and ask the project teams to document why the preferred approach is better

CGather the costs and benefits associated with each option and recommend the appropriate solution defining why the selected approach is better.

DConduct a thorough stakeholder analysis and develop a program management plan to implement the appropriate solution for both companies.

Answer : A, A

Question 3

A program delivers incremental benefits, but is far from closure. The company completes an acquisition and defines new strategic objectives.

What should the program manager do next?

AEvaluate the impact of the new strategic objectives through a change request.

BIntegrate the new acquisition into the program to include the new strategic objectives.

CAssess the impact of the new acquisition on the contract management plan.

DReview the benefits management plan to assess the continued validity of the program.

Answer : A

Question 4

An experienced program manager is leading a development program in a new company. While reviewing company procedures for formulating a program, they discover there is no company practice for managing key suppliers.

What should the program manager do first to obtain program approval?

APrepare the stakeholder engagement plan for approval by the program steering committee.

BAnalyze the business environment to identify key stakeholders, and then perform a stakeholder analysis.

CConduct a brainstorming session with the program team to identify and analyze external stakeholders.

DCreate a project-level stakeholder analysis, and then perform a high-level program stakeholder analysis.

Answer : A

Question 5

A program was kicked off, but one of the key stakeholders was not present at the kick-off meeting.

What should the program manager do to ensure that the key stakeholder is familiar with the program's benefits and supports the program?

ANote stakeholder communication needs in the program charter and document their expectations in the benefits sustainment plan.

BNote stakeholder communication needs in the communications management plan and document their expectations in the benefits management plan.

CMeet with the stakeholder to ensure stakeholder communication needs are documented in the communications management plan and that their expectations of benefits are documented in the benefits management plan.

DMeet with the stakeholder to ensure stakeholder communication needs are documented in the communications management plan and that their expectations of benefits are documented in the benefits sustainment plan.

Answer : C

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