PMI PGMP Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

PMI PGMP Online Questions & Answers

• Question 321:

  A component project of a program is completed, and will provide the intended incremental benefits. How should the program manager proceed with the component transition?

  A. Update the program stakeholder engagement plan with stakeholders from the transition organization
  B. Define the component project's business value in the benefits management plan
  C. Update the program roadmap to reflect completion of a key end-point objective
  D. Initiate a program change request to close out the component project
  C. Update the program roadmap to reflect completion of a key end-point objective

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• Question 322:

  A component is scheduled to close at the end of the week.

  What should the program manager verify prior to allowing the component to close?

  A. The component has released resources to meet program objectives
  B. The component has met the quality requirements to meet program objectives
  C. The component has met the schedule requirements to meet program objectives
  D. The component has met the benefits realization criteria to meet program objectives
  D. The component has met the benefits realization criteria to meet program objectives

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• Question 323:

  You are the program manager of the NQA Program. In this program you're planning which contract types you'll allow into the program and which ones you will not. One contract type you won't accept is the cost plus percentage of cost contract. Which of the following is a valid reason you would not allow this contract type into your program?

  A. The contract type requires the vendor to provide a fee for the time invested and the materials used.
  B. The contract type allows the vendor to change the price of the work he's completed.
  C. The contract type allows is the most dangerous for the buyer.
  D. The contract type requires the vendor to provide a fixed price for the work.
  C. The contract type allows is the most dangerous for the buyer.

• Question 324:

  As a program manager you must also understand the project management lifecycle and the project lifecycle. What is the difference between the two?

  A. The project management lifecycle and the project lifecycle are the same thing.
  B. The project management lifecycle is comprised of the phases initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The project lifecycle is comprised of phases that are unique to the project work.
  C. The project management lifecycle is unique to each project while the project lifecycle is universal to all projects.
  D. The project management lifecycle is universal to all projects and the project lifecycle is unique to each project.
  A. The project management lifecycle and the project lifecycle are the same thing.

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• Question 325:

  The program selection committee presents several programs for approval:

  Program A is estimated to cost US$250,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$75,000. Program B is estimated to cost US$150,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$55,000. Program C is estimated to cost US$100,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$45,000. Program D is estimated to cost US$200,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$35,000.

  Which program was selected based solely on a three-year return on investment?

  A. Program A
  B. Program B
  C. Program C
  D. Program D
  C. Program C

• Question 326:

  You are a program manager for a large construction program. You need to ensure that the projects in the program are in accordance with the schedule. You are tracking start and finish dates for them. Which of the following processes are you on?

  A. Report Program Performance
  B. Monitor and Control Program Scope
  C. Monitor and Control Program Schedule
  D. Monitor and Control Program Performance
  C. Monitor and Control Program Schedule

• Question 327:

  XYZ Company hires you to make its transitioning procedure more effective in meeting close-out requirements. You review XYZ's transitioning procedures to eliminate any that do not belong in the close-out phase. Which of the following procedures should you remove?

  A. Managing the transition from the "As-Is" state to the "To-Be" or Target State
  B. Reviewing the status of benefits with the stakeholders and program sponsor
  C. Managing any required transition to operations
  D. Documenting lessons learned in the organizational database
  A. Managing the transition from the "As-Is" state to the "To-Be" or Target State

• Question 328:

  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?

  A. Evaluate the impact of the new strategic objectives through a change request.
  B. Integrate the new acquisition into the program to include the new strategic objectives.
  C. Assess the impact of the new acquisition on the contract management plan.
  D. Review the benefits management plan to assess the continued validity of the program.
  A. Evaluate the impact of the new strategic objectives through a change request.

• Question 329:

  You are identifying stakeholders for your program to create new software for your organization. The software will affect the ordering by the customer, the manufacturing of the product, inventory, and account management. Sarah, a key stakeholder in your program, is skeptical of one application affecting so many parts of the organization. She prefers that several applications be created instead of the approach your program will take. In stakeholder identification how would you categorize Sarah?

  A. Active
  B. Negative
  C. Positive
  D. Passive
  B. Negative

• Question 330:

  You are the program manager for your organization. Your current program is to create a new recreational facility in your city. Franklin, the Chief Executive Officer, is concerned about meeting all of the financial and schedule requirements of the proposed program. Martina, the mayor of your town, wants to make certain the program meets all safety requirements and building codes. Your supervisor, Mary Ann, is the Program Director, and she is concerned about the start date of your program. Another stakeholder, Hal, is worried that your resources may be spread thin on the program as some of the resources are on multiple projects in your program.

  To whom will you report to in this program?

  A. Franklin
  B. Martina
  C. Hal
  D. Mary Ann
  D. Mary Ann