PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

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Question #: 12
Topic #: 3

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A program manager for the construction of a ship reviews the program management plan with a shipyard representative. The shipyard representative indicates that while 65 percent progress was anticipated, only 60 percent has been achieved.

What should the program manager do to ensure benefits realization?

AConduct a program performance analysis based upon the deviation, and update the program business case to reflect the schedule delay.

BInform the program sponsor and the steering committee of the delay, and validate the program business case.

CAnalyze the impact of the delay, review risks identify any corrective actions, and update the benefits management plan.

DUpdate the program schedule, and escalate the issue to the program management office (PMO) to accelerate shipyard work.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Gail at May 09, 2022, 09:07 AM

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Maryanne

4 months ago

Totally agree, option C seems like the best move!

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Vallie

4 months ago

Wait, how did they fall short by that much?

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Demetra

4 months ago

I think updating the business case is crucial here.

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Tiara

4 months ago

Definitely need to analyze the impact of that delay.

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Robt

4 months ago

Looks like they’re 5% behind schedule.

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Bong

5 months ago

I think updating the program schedule is important, but escalating to the PMO seems a bit extreme. I wonder if option D is really necessary in this case.

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Ulysses

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to update the business case after a delay. That makes me lean towards option A, but I’m not completely confident.

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Micah

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like informing the program sponsor is crucial too. Maybe option B is also a good approach?

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Buddy

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of analyzing the impact of delays on benefits realization. I think option C might be the right choice.

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Felicia

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Should I interview the personnel first to understand the context, or should I prioritize securing the physical scene? I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Lettie

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. What exactly does it mean for a Balancing Entity to "balance within itself"? I'll need to re-read that part carefully.

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