PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 109 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 109
Topic #: 1

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Stakeholders ask the program manager to assess reasons for the project's delay and provide a report. Also, the program manager must identify steps to be taken to ensure the program will finish on time and within budget.

The program manager distributes information in accordance with which of the following?

AStakeholder engagement plan

BProgram governance charter

CSchedule management plan

DCommunications management plan

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Suggested Answer: D

by Pamella at Nov 19, 2025, 05:36 AM

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Lynelle

15 hours ago

Surprised this isn't more straightforward!

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Vivan

6 days ago

Wait, isn't it the Schedule management plan?

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Nickole

11 days ago

I think it's the Stakeholder engagement plan.

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Viki

16 days ago

Definitely the Communications management plan!

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Gilbert

21 days ago

I'm with the crowd on this one - D) Communications management plan is the way to go. Gotta keep those stakeholders in the loop, even if they're a bit, shall we say, high-maintenance.

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Angella

26 days ago

Haha, I bet the program manager wishes they had a "Stakeholder Appeasement Plan" to deal with all these questions! But in all seriousness, D) is the way to go.

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Charisse

1 month ago

Hmm, I was thinking B) Program governance charter, since that would outline the decision-making process and responsibilities. But you both make a good point about the communications plan being the more relevant document here.

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Sheridan

1 month ago

I keep mixing up the governance charter and the engagement plan. I guess I need to review how they differ in terms of communication.

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Alisha

1 month ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like the schedule management plan could be relevant too, especially since it involves assessing delays.

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Malinda

2 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm going to review the definitions of each plan option and think through the scenario to determine which one is the most relevant for distributing information to stakeholders.

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Vincenza

2 months ago

I think I know the answer, but I want to double-check my understanding. The stakeholders are asking the program manager to assess the reasons for delay and identify steps to finish on time, so the plan that covers that would be the best choice, right?

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Aleisha

2 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to identify the plan that specifically covers how the program manager should distribute information to stakeholders. That would be the Communications Management Plan - choice D.

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Laurel

2 months ago

I agree, D) Communications management plan is the correct answer. The program manager needs to follow the established communication protocols to keep stakeholders informed about the project's status and issues.

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Kris

2 months ago

I think the communications management plan might be the right choice since it deals with how information is shared with stakeholders.

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Mitsue

2 months ago

The answer is clearly D) Communications management plan. The question specifically mentions the program manager distributing information, which is a key function of the communications management plan.

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Noe

3 months ago

I think it's the Communications management plan. Clear updates are key.

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Kenneth

3 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about the stakeholder engagement plan being crucial for understanding their needs.

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Donte

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. There are a lot of project management plans mentioned, and I'll need to carefully review each one to understand the differences and select the right one.

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Pearly

3 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about project management processes. I'd focus on the key terms like "stakeholder engagement", "governance", "schedule", and "communications" to determine the right approach.

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