PMI Exam PgMP Topic 4 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 71
Topic #: 4

A large infrastructure development program involves three road construction projects, two sewage line construction projects, and one project to lay underground electric cables. During a program meeting, the project manager of a road construction project communicates that a project risk related to the interdependency with a sewage line project has crossed its risk threshold.

What should the program manager do next?

AModify the program schedule to accommodate the risk.

BIncorporate the project risk into the program risk response strategy.

CInstruct the project manager to escalate the risk to the program sponsor.

DAsk the road construction project manager to manage the risk at the project level.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Nichelle at Feb 12, 2024, 05:35 AM

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Crista

5 months ago

It's crucial to get the program sponsor involved in case the risk has a big impact on the overall program.

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Marshall

6 months ago

I believe instructing the project manager to escalate the risk to the program sponsor is the best option.

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Salome

6 months ago

That could work too, as long as the risk is properly managed.

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Crista

6 months ago

But what about incorporating the risk into the program risk response strategy?

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Marshall

6 months ago

I agree with Salome, it's important to address the risk now.

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Salome

6 months ago

I think the program manager should modify the program schedule.

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Darrin

6 months ago

I see your point. It's all about managing the risk effectively at the program level.

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Tricia

6 months ago

That's a good point. It's important to have a comprehensive risk response strategy.

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Tamekia

7 months ago

I disagree. I think they should incorporate the project risk into the program risk response strategy.

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Darrin

7 months ago

I think they should modify the program schedule to accommodate the risk.

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Tricia

7 months ago

Yeah, that's concerning. What do you think the program manager should do?

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Darrin

7 months ago

I heard about the project risk in the road construction project.

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Elouise

8 months ago

Ooh, good point! The program manager needs to be proactive here. I'm torn between options A and B. Modifying the schedule could work, but integrating it into the overall risk response might be the more sustainable approach.

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Florencia

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Escalating to the sponsor feels like passing the buck a bit. I think the program manager should be taking a more active role here, either by modifying the schedule or incorporating the risk into the overall program strategy.

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Mariann

8 months ago

A) Modify the program schedule to accommodate the risk.

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Julieta

8 months ago

B) Incorporate the project risk into the program risk response strategy.

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Tomoko

8 months ago

A) Modify the program schedule to accommodate the risk.

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Lenita

8 months ago

B) Incorporate the project risk into the program risk response strategy.

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Noble

8 months ago

A) Modify the program schedule to accommodate the risk.

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Edna

8 months ago

I agree, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option C, escalating the risk to the program sponsor. That seems like the best way to get some high-level support and oversight to manage this interdependency issue.

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Paris

8 months ago

Whoa, this question is really testing our understanding of program management! The key here is to figure out how the program manager should handle the risk that's crossed the threshold in the road construction project.

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