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As a program manager you must also understand the project management lifecycle and the project lifecycle. What is the difference between the two?
To create market advantage, a program sponsor requests accelerating the implementation of a new manufacturing process that is based on a recently improved system component. The program manager is concerned that the delivery of some program goals could be jeopardized. What should the program manager do?
The program charter for a new, five-component program has been approved. What should the program manager use to communicate the program's intended direction and the linkage between organizational strategies and planned work?
A program manager initiates a developmental program. Significant resources and funding are required for early activities until the program cost and budget estimates are complete. What should the program manager do to understand the financial environment?
Part of program management is to understand how the communication model works in a program. The program manager must be able to effectively communicate with the program team and stakeholders. What component of the communication model is responsible for carrying the message?
The program selection committee presents several programs for approval: Program A is estimated to cost US$250,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$75,000. Program B is estimated to cost US$150,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$55,000. Program C is estimated to cost US$100,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$45,000. Program D is estimated to cost US$200,000, and has an annual cash inflow of US$35,000. Which program was selected based solely on a three-year return on investment?
A program manager, who reports to a company's CIO, is responsible for managing a strategic initiative program. During a program review meeting, the CIO informs the program manager about potential budget cuts that would impact program resources, and urges the program manager to begin delivering benefits more quickly to continue the program. What should the program manager do first?
Throughout a multiyear program, component projects are transitioned to the customer. During the project acceptance phase, a potential risk is identified and brought to the program team's attention. What should be done with the identified potential risk?
The program manager takes over a poorly performing program. After a review of the documentation and interviews with the program sponsor, stakeholders, and program constituents, the program manager realizes that the program is not aligned with the corporate/organizational goals. The program manager must realign the constituent projects and components to meet the program's needs. What action should the program manager take to realign the program?
Which of the following risk identification techniques is described in the statement below? "It is used to gather information where participants don't know each other nor do they have to be present at the same location."

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Tom is program manager for his organization. His program is scheduled to last ten months and has a cost estimate for the program of $550,000. It is now month nine and Tom reports that he actually has a cost variance of a positive $56,000. While Tom is pleased, the new management is not. Why is a positive cost variance not necessarily good news?

A.
A poor cost estimate prevented the organization from adding things to the program scope.
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A poor cost estimate prevented the organization from adding things to the program scope.
B.
Tom has overestimated the cost of the program.
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Tom has overestimated the cost of the program.
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A poor cost estimate could affect the organization's decisions to invest the funds elsewhere .
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A poor cost estimate could affect the organization's decisions to invest the funds elsewhere .
D.
Tom has forgot to include deliverables in the program.
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D.
Tom has forgot to include deliverables in the program.
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