PGMP · Question #119
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
The correct answer is A. The program scope has changed.. When a program is terminated, all of its constituent projects should also be terminated - even those performing well - because the program's strategic justification no longer exists. The most likely reason for program termination is that the program scope has changed (e.g., the b
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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?
Options
- AThe program scope has changed.
- BThe scope is not being met as planned due to scope creep.
- CThe project resources are not completing their project tasks as assigned.
- DThe project scope has changed from the original intent of the project
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A76% (34)
- B4% (2)
- C13% (6)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
When a program is terminated, all of its constituent projects should also be terminated - even those performing well - because the program's strategic justification no longer exists. The most likely reason for program termination is that the program scope has changed (e.g., the business need shifted, the strategy was realigned, or the expected benefits are no longer relevant). Individual project performance is irrelevant if the overarching program no longer serves the organization's goals. Options B, C, and D describe project-level problems, which would not explain terminating a project that is explicitly described as performing well.
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