Mastering the Program Life Cycle: Questions 71 to 80 for PgMP Certification

If you are preparing for the PgMP exam, you know that the Program Lifecycle domain is a critical area that can make or break your performance. This domain tests your ability to manage a program's end-to-end journey, from initiation to closure, while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

In this article, I’m sharing 10 situational questions focused on the Program Lifecycle domain, covering essential topics like lessons learned, stakeholder alignment, resource optimization, and scope definition. These questions are designed to challenge your understanding and help you develop the mindset needed to ace the PgMP exam.

?Why These Questions Matter:

?? Program closure processes are crucial for enriching organizational knowledge and ensuring seamless transitions.

?? Stakeholder alignment and resource management are vital for program success.

?? Understanding program artifacts like charters and scope statements is fundamental for decision-making.

Use these questions as a self-assessment tool to gauge your readiness. Try answering them before checking the explanations to simulate the real exam environment. Let’s dive in!

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71

Your program has successfully achieved its objectives and delivered the intended benefits. The program experienced notable successes as well as several challenges during its lifecycle. As the program manager, you are now proceeding to close the program and compile lessons learned. Which approach is the most effective for gathering comprehensive feedback and capturing lessons learned?

A.????? Set up a discussion forum in the Program Management Information System (PMIS) where stakeholders can share their experiences.

B.????? Conduct a program closure survey using tools like Google Forms or SurveyMonkey to collect feedback from stakeholders.

C.????? Assign your program team to meet with stakeholders one-on-one to gather detailed feedback.

D.???? Conduct post-review meetings by presenting the program performance reports to obtain feedback and capture lessons learned.

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72.

You have conducted a program closure meeting and compiled a detailed report of lessons learned and best practices from the program lifecycle. As the program manager, what is the most appropriate next step to ensure these insights are effectively utilized and contribute to organizational improvement?

A.????? Conduct an all-hands meeting to share the lessons learned report with your immediate team and discuss the outcomes.

B.????? Archive the lessons learned and best practices in the organizational knowledge repository and ensure relevant stakeholders are informed of its availability.

C.????? Present the lessons learned to the program sponsor and steering committee members for their review and acknowledgment.

D.???? Distribute the lessons learned report to the project managers so they can avoid repeating similar mistakes in their future projects.

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73

Which of the following sets of activities best aligns with the objectives of Program Information Archiving and Transition?

A.????? Archive program records, provide training, and identify new program opportunities.

B.????? Compile and structure archives, facilitate knowledge transfer, and finalize lessons learned.

C.????? Consolidate lessons learned, archive program records, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge.

D.???? Conduct team interviews, archive program-related records, and ensure all data is exclusively available to the program management office (PMO).

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74

You are preparing the agenda for a program closure review meeting with key stakeholders. The meeting aims to formally close the program, review its outcomes, and capture valuable insights. Which of the following items should be prioritized for inclusion to ensure a comprehensive and meaningful discussion?

A.????? Review of program objectives and benefits realization against the original plan, identification of key successes and areas for improvement, and gathering stakeholder feedback.

B.????? A deep dive into financial reports, followed by discussions on ongoing operational handover activities and new program opportunities.

C.????? A presentation highlighting the major escalations encountered during the program and a brainstorming session to ideate future projects.

D.???? Detailed discussions about each project component's technical implementation, followed by operational transition updates.

75

Which of the following activities does not belong to the program closure phase?

A.????? Archive program documentation and lessons learned in a structured repository for future reference.

B.????? Finalize all financial transactions, including returning unspent funds and confirming sustainment budgets for ongoing benefits realization.

C.????? Facilitate the transition of remaining program risks to the organizational risk register.

D.???? Validate deliverables completed by projects to confirm alignment with program objectives.

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76

You are completing the program closure activities for a recently concluded program. Which of the following sets of deliverables are you most likely to produce as part of the program closure phase?

A.????? Contract Closure Report, Lessons Learned, Financial Closing Statement.

B.????? Certificate of Projects Closure, Update of Projects Archives, Lessons Learned.

C.????? Program Closure Report, Appreciation for the Program Manager, Contract Completion Certificate.

D.???? Final Performance Review Report, Program Archives, Performance Assessment of the Program Manager.

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77

You are initiating a project within your program to improve supply chain efficiency. This project was included in the program’s business case and charter. During project initiation, you want to ensure that stakeholders are aligned on the project’s scope, responsibilities, and high-level timeline. What steps would you take to ensure this alignment?

A.????? Ensure the project business case is prepared and approved by the steering committee to validate alignment with program goals.

B.????? Issue the project vision statement based on the program charter and business case to guide stakeholders.

C.????? Assign the project manager to draft the project charter and share it with stakeholders for their feedback and alignment.

D.???? Develop the project charter, gain approval from the steering committee, and use it as the primary tool to align stakeholders.

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78

One of the projects within your program has been chartered, but you are facing difficulties assigning sufficient resources due to organizational constraints. As the program manager, how would you resolve this issue while ensuring the project’s initiation stays on track?

A.????? Delay the initiation of the project until the required resources are available, prioritizing quality over timelines.

B.????? Revisit the resource requirements with the project manager and stakeholders to explore resource optimization or adjustments to the project scope.

C.????? Escalate the issue to the steering committee and request additional funding to hire external resources for the project.

D.???? Proceed with the initiation of the project by redistributing resources from other ongoing projects, even if it delays their progress.

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79

Stakeholders have expressed the need for a detailed description of deliverables, expected benefits, and scenarios for a program aimed at modernizing an organization’s IT infrastructure. Which of the following documents is expected to provide this information?

A.????? Program Charter

B.????? Program Scope Statement

C.????? Program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

D.???? Business Case

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80

While defining the Program Scope Statement for a program aimed at implementing an organization-wide digital transformation, you encounter conflicting priorities among stakeholders. How would you balance these priorities to ensure alignment with program objectives and stakeholder satisfaction?

A.????? Make prioritization decisions based on your understanding of the program charter to ensure alignment with high-level goals.

B.????? Use advanced facilitation techniques to ensure collaboration while creating the program scope.

C.????? Involve fewer people in the scope preparation process to minimize conflicts and achieve faster turnaround.

D.???? Ask stakeholders to base their priorities on facts and provide justifications for their requests.

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Answer Key : 71-D, 72-B, 73-C, 74-A ,75-D ,76-A, 77-D, 78-B, 79-B, 80-B

?? Closing Thoughts

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