QUESTION 133
Who prepares the statement of work (SOW) for external projects?

QUESTION 134
Mary Anne is the program manager for her organization. In her program there are six projects. One of the projects in her program has been performing well. It is on schedule and has no cost or schedule variances.
Mary Anne has decided, however, that her program needs to be terminated. Which one of the following is a likely reason why the project should be terminated?

QUESTION 135
You are the project manager for your organization and are working with the project stakeholders and the business analyst to define all of the deliverables the project is to create. The stakeholders would like the option of adding more deliverables later in the project and keeping the requirements somewhat open for changes.
You explain to the business analyst that you need a set of requirements that define exactly what needs to be delivered for the project. What document are you trying to create in this early stage of the project?

QUESTION 136
A program to implement a company’s new system is nearing completion and the program manager attempts to close the program. However, despite training provided to the operational staff on the new system, there is concern that the defined expected benefits will not be fully realized.
To prevent this concern in the future, which of the following should occur?

QUESTION 137
You are the program manager for your organization and are planning the roles and responsibilities in your program. You would like to create a RACI chart for the program work. What does RACI mean?

QUESTION 138
You are the program manager for your organization. You have created a program that will create things for the organization throughout the program not only at program closure. All of the following are elements that you may transfer to the organization throughout the program’s life cycle except for which one?

QUESTION 139
You are the program manager for the SRQ Program. You have rejected several change requests for the program scope. What must you do with the rejected change requests?

QUESTION 140
Which of the following documents describes the details for each component in the WBS?

QUESTION 141
A program manager has a multiple-project program that is scheduled to be completed by year’s end. During the program delivery phases of the projects, several mandatory changes are identified that would extend the program’s completion date.
What is the next step for the program manager?

QUESTION 142
You are the program manager for your organization and you’re dealing with several issues about the materials used in the program. Right now, the issues have been assigned to issue owners for resolution in ten days. In the interim, what should you do with the issues?

QUESTION 143
The program manager has a global program with five component projects. The program sponsor wants the management plans, processes/procedures, and technology to be uniform across the program. The requirements will create issues and result in increased costs The program sponsor is new and has imposed these new requirements six months into a three-year program.
What should the program manager do next?

QUESTION 144
What analysis type could you use in a program to compare the positive stakeholders and their position, power, and influence over your program to the same variable components of the negative stakeholders in your program?

QUESTION 145
A small, regional utility closes a customer rewards program and transitions it to operations. The executive sponsor and program manager are concerned about the impact on benefits realization.
The program manager assures the executive sponsor that any corrective actions will be included in the next phase.
What should the program manager do to ensure a successful transition?

QUESTION 146
Kelly’s program is slipping on its schedule. Management is worried that the program will be late and this will cost the organization several thousand dollars in fines and penalties. They’ve asked Kelly to use a schedule duration compression technique that will help the program finish on time. The technique that Kelly can use, however, should not add costs to the program. What duration compression technique should Kelly use in this instance?

QUESTION 147
What actions are taken in the process of developing and maintaining a program risk register?

QUESTION 148
An initiative involves the development of new technology and leverages existing technologies. It is determined critical by the program governance board and the program sponsor that a comprehensive risk management plan be put in place.
In what phase is the risk management plan created?

QUESTION 149
Which earned value management formula can help you determine how likely it is that you’ll complete the program based on the amount of cash left in the program budget?

QUESTION 150
What is the formula to determine earned value (EV) for a program?

QUESTION 151
Where are negative risks recorded?

QUESTION 152
In your program you must adhere to Six Sigma as part of your organization’s enterprise environmental factors. There is terminology, reports, and measurements that you are expected to use as part of your program. Six Sigma is an example of what program management process?

QUESTION 153
Which of the following is not a phase of program life cycle?

QUESTION 154
What is the primary purpose of a project kick-off meeting?