PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 4 Question 39 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 39
Topic #: 4

Near the end of an ongoing project, the program manager is terminated due to underperformance and a new program manager joins the team. The program's last component project will go live in one week.

What must the new program manager do before program closure?

AReview the benefits management plan to ensure that the first component project launched met stakeholder expectations.

BAsk the program steering committee to allow program closure to start immediately following the launch of the last component project.

CBegin to collect lessons learned from all stakeholders, and prepare mitigation strategies in advance of the last component project's launch.

DWork with the program sponsor to identify who is responsible for benefits sustainment, and identify measures from the benefits management plan to measure success.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Sharika at May 05, 2022, 05:39 AM

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Christoper

5 months ago

Not sure if they can really pull this off in just a week.

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Merri

6 months ago

Working with the sponsor on benefits sustainment is crucial!

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Lorean

6 months ago

Wait, how can they close the program without reviewing the benefits plan first?

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Garry

6 months ago

I think starting closure right after the last launch is too rushed.

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Asuncion

6 months ago

Definitely need to collect lessons learned before closure.

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Andree

6 months ago

I think asking the steering committee for immediate closure might be risky. We should ensure everything is wrapped up properly first, right?

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Edda

6 months ago

I feel like working with the program sponsor to identify responsibilities for benefits sustainment is crucial, but I can't recall if that should happen before or after the last project goes live.

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Lilli

6 months ago

I remember a similar question where we had to consider stakeholder expectations. Reviewing the benefits management plan seems important, but I wonder if it’s too late for that now.

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Erick

7 months ago

I think the new program manager should definitely focus on collecting lessons learned, but I'm not sure if that should happen before the last project launch.

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Alesia

7 months ago

This looks like a straightforward OSPF configuration issue. I think matching the OSPF area between the two devices is the most likely solution.

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Daren

7 months ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key is to identify the two main levels where business continuity can be integrated. I'll review the options and try to eliminate the ones that don't fit.

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Bulah

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the purpose of a risk register. I'll review the options carefully and choose the one that best matches the description.

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