PFMP · Question #43
A sponsor wants to know the benefits provided by a program. Which of the following documents can you find the desired information in?
The correct answer is A. Program Benefits Management Plan. The Program Benefits Management Plan is the primary document defining the intended benefits a program will deliver, making it the correct source for a sponsor seeking benefit information.
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A sponsor wants to know the benefits provided by a program. Which of the following documents can you find the desired information in?
Options
- AProgram Benefits Management Plan
- BPortfolio Performance Management Plan
- CPortfolio Reports
- DPortfolio Management Plan
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A87% (45)
- B8% (4)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
The Program Benefits Management Plan is the primary document defining the intended benefits a program will deliver, making it the correct source for a sponsor seeking benefit information.
The Program Benefits Management Plan defines, quantifies, and tracks the specific benefits a program is designed to realize, including when and how they will be delivered. It is maintained throughout the program lifecycle and is the authoritative reference for any stakeholder asking about program value or return.
The Portfolio Performance Management Plan addresses how portfolio-level performance is measured overall, not the specific benefits of an individual program.
Portfolio Reports summarize current status and performance data across the portfolio but are not the primary document that defines program-level benefits.
The Portfolio Management Plan covers governance and processes for the entire portfolio, not the benefit realization details of a specific program within it.
Concept tested: Program benefits documentation and management
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/the-standard-for-program-management
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