Discuss PMI PgMP Exam Topic 1 Question 40

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

Suggested Answer: D

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11 comments · newest first

Serina 1 year ago

Option C seems risky; we shouldn't rush the work.

Rupert 1 year ago

Totally agree with establishing a quality review!

Nobuko 1 year ago

Can we really deliver value earlier by just decomposing schedules?

Kerry 1 year ago

I think option B makes more sense for minimizing risks.

Hyman 1 year ago

A WBS is crucial for aligning with stakeholder expectations!

Ira 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think focusing on dependencies and resource needs is key, which makes option B stand out for me.

Carri 1 year ago

I feel like creating a WBS is crucial for managing expectations, but I also recall that ensuring timely delivery is important, so maybe A is worth considering.

Quinn 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think decomposing the schedules could help identify risks better, which makes option B appealing too.

Son 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of aligning schedules with stakeholder expectations, so option D sounds like a solid choice.

Ilona 1 year ago

Ah, I remember this from the Spring course I took. The answer is definitely A and B. No need to overthink it.

Juan 1 year ago

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PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 40 Discussion