BICSI Exam RCDDv14.1 Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for BICSI's RCDDv14.1 exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 1

The program manager has a global program with live 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 Die 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

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Suggested Answer: B

by Malinda at Jul 24, 2023, 03:29 AM

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Ollie

20 days ago

Haha, Myra's got a point. Waiting for the sponsor to ask again? That's like hoping they'll forget about it. Might as well just hide under the desk and hope the whole thing blows over.

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Eveline

2 days ago

A) Accept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes

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Myra

27 days ago

Ooh, option C - 'respond to the program sponsor if they ask about it a second time'? That's like the project manager equivalent of 'I'll cross that bridge when I come to it'. Not exactly proactive, is it?

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Rory

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure I'd go with option D. Presenting the risks and benefits might just give the sponsor more ammunition to push the changes through. Better to get buy-in first before dropping the bad news.

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Becky

1 months ago

I agree with Horace. Engaging the stakeholders and providing the sponsor with a thoughtful recommendation is key here. Plus, it's always a good idea to present the risks and benefits - the sponsor probably didn't consider the full impact of these changes.

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Helaine

18 days ago

A) Accept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes

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Margurite

2 months ago

I think the program manager should also discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers before making a decision.

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Horace

2 months ago

Option B seems like the best approach. Discussing the changes with stakeholders and providing the program sponsor with the best option is more proactive and collaborative than just accepting the changes or waiting for the sponsor to ask again.

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Caprice

13 days ago

User 2: Agreed, it's important to provide the program sponsor with the best option.

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Ronnie

15 days ago

User 1: We should discuss the proposed changes with stakeholders and project managers.

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Minna

2 months ago

I agree with Aliza. It's important for the program sponsor to understand the potential impact of their requirements.

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Aliza

2 months ago

I think the program manager should present the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor.

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