PMI Exam PgMP Topic 2 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 2

A program with 10 components is in the planning phase. Project managers who oversee the component projects request detailed schedules. These schedules will be merged into one document to create a master schedule.

What should the program manager do to ensure that the overall program life cycle will meet stakeholder needs and deliver planned benefits?

AEstablish a quality review for the project schedules to ensure that resource leveling and baselines are followed and component projects are delivered on time

BWork with the project managers to decompose their schedules to minimize risk and better understand the dependencies and resource needs

CDecompose the component schedules to determine if work can be executed more quickly to deliver value earlier than planned

DCreate a work breakdown structure (WBS) to align program execution with stakeholder expectations and the benefits management plan

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Suggested Answer: D

by Yvette at Nov 14, 2024, 08:10 PM

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Vincenza

6 days ago

I believe creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) would also help align program execution with stakeholder expectations.

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Halina

8 days ago

I agree with Stephen. It's important to follow resource leveling and baselines to meet stakeholder needs.

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Ceola

10 days ago

I agree, a WBS is crucial to keep the program on track and deliver the planned benefits. Option D is the way to go here.

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Pedro

15 days ago

Option D seems the most comprehensive approach to align the program with stakeholder needs. Establishing a quality review and decomposing schedules are good, but a WBS is key to ensuring overall program execution meets expectations.

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Florencia

3 days ago

A: Option D is definitely the way to go. A WBS will really help align everything with stakeholder expectations.

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Stephen

19 days ago

I think the program manager should establish a quality review for the project schedules to ensure that component projects are delivered on time.

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