BICSI RCDDv14.1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for BICSI's RCDDv14.1 exam

Question #: 54
Topic #: 5

A program is in its execution phase when a component project manager suggests a potential change that could increase the financial benefit of the program. The program manager is hesitant to submit a change request, as it would extend the program schedule and require a scope change.

To whom should the change request be presented?

AThe program governance board

BThe program customer

CThe program management office (PMO)

DThe protect governance board

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by Willis at Apr 30, 2025, 08:06 PM

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Jean

2 months ago

Wait, why would extending the schedule be a bad thing if it increases benefits?

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Floyd

2 months ago

Totally agree, they need to approve changes like that!

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Scarlet

3 months ago

The PMO could also be a good option, but governance board seems right.

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Stanford

3 months ago

Not sure about that, the program customer might have more insight.

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Jannette

3 months ago

I think it should go to the program governance board.

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Mary

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the difference between the program governance board and the project governance board. I hope I remember correctly that the program board is the right one for this situation.

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Cassie

4 months ago

I feel like the PMO could be the right choice since they handle project oversight, but it seems like the governance board has more authority in this case.

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Barbra

4 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to decide on stakeholders for change requests. I think the program customer might need to be involved too, right?

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Francoise

4 months ago

I think the change request should go to the program governance board since they oversee major changes, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Therese

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards option A, the program governance board. The question specifically states the program manager is hesitant to submit the change request, so it seems like the right step would be to bring it to the program's governing body for their review and decision.

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Pearly

4 months ago

Okay, I've got an idea. Since the question is about a program-level change, the appropriate body to present the change request to would likely be the program governance board, not the project governance board. That makes sense to me.

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Stephaine

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. The question mentions a "program governance board," but I'm not sure if that's the same as the "project governance board" listed as an option. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Temeka

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about project governance. I think the key is to identify the appropriate decision-making body for a program change request.

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Mirta

8 months ago

I see your point, Mattie. It's important to consider the program customer's perspective too. Maybe the change request should be presented to both the program governance board and the program customer for their input.

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Mattie

8 months ago

But what if the program customer has a say in the financial benefit of the program? Shouldn't the change request be presented to them as well?

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Selene

9 months ago

I agree with Jennie. The program governance board is responsible for overseeing the program and making decisions like this.

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France

9 months ago

Wow, this is a real brain-teaser! I bet the program manager is wishing they had a crystal ball to see the future and make the right call. Maybe they should just roll a dice and see what happens!

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Curt

8 months ago

C) The program management office (PMO)

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Dorothy

8 months ago

B) The program customer

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Verdell

9 months ago

C) The program management office (PMO)

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Mike

9 months ago

A) The program governance board

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Barb

9 months ago

A) The program governance board

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Carin

9 months ago

This is a tough one, but I reckon the protect governance board would be the best choice. After all, they're the ones in charge of the program's governance, right?

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Lovetta

8 months ago

D) The protect governance board

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Daniela

8 months ago

C) The program management office (PMO)

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Kathrine

9 months ago

B) The program customer

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Annette

9 months ago

A) The program governance board

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Cassi

9 months ago

Hold on, isn't the PMO responsible for managing changes to the program? I'd say that's the way to go.

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Lorrie

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. The program customer might be a better option since they're the one who would ultimately benefit from the increased financial gain.

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Tijuana

9 months ago

C) The program management office (PMO)

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Lavonna

9 months ago

B) The program customer

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Jeniffer

9 months ago

A) The program governance board

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Jennie

10 months ago

I think the change request should be presented to the program governance board.

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Ressie

10 months ago

I think the program governance board would be the appropriate body to present the change request to. They have the authority to make decisions that impact the program's scope, schedule, and budget.

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