PGMP · Question #132
Which of the following is not a phase of program life cycle?
The correct answer is D. Program Planning. The PMI Standard for Program Management defines five phases of the program life cycle; Program Planning is not one of them. Planning activities are embedded within other phases such as Program Setup rather than existing as a standalone phase.
Question
Which of the following is not a phase of program life cycle?
Options
- AProgram Initiation
- BProgram Closure
- CProgram Setup
- DProgram Planning
- EDelivery of Program Benefits
- FPre-program Preparation
How the community answered
(43 responses)- B2% (1)
- C7% (3)
- D88% (38)
- F2% (1)
Why each option
The PMI Standard for Program Management defines five phases of the program life cycle; Program Planning is not one of them. Planning activities are embedded within other phases such as Program Setup rather than existing as a standalone phase.
Program Initiation is a recognized phase in the PMI program life cycle where the program is formally authorized and the program charter is developed.
Program Closure is a recognized phase in the PMI program life cycle during which the program is formally concluded and resources are released.
Program Setup is a recognized phase in the PMI program life cycle during which the program infrastructure and governance are established.
Program Planning is not a discrete phase in the PMI program life cycle; instead, planning activities occur within phases such as Program Initiation and Program Setup rather than constituting a separate phase of their own.
Delivery of Program Benefits is a recognized phase in the PMI program life cycle during which component projects deliver their outputs and benefits are realized.
Pre-Program Preparation is a recognized phase in the PMI program life cycle during which the business case and program mandate are developed before formal initiation.
Concept tested: PMI program life cycle phases
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/program-management
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