PGMP · Question #457
A program manager for an electronic gaming manufacturer is managing a new virtual reality program. An international trade agreement in the final stages of renegotiation will reduce supply- chain costs
The correct answer is B. Benefits register. The finalization of the trade agreement will directly improve program outcomes-specifically, shortened delivery times and reduced supply-chain costs. These are program benefits. The benefits register should be updated first (Choice B) to capture this new or improved benefit, sinc
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A program manager for an electronic gaming manufacturer is managing a new virtual reality program. An international trade agreement in the final stages of renegotiation will reduce supply- chain costs and delivery intervals. A materials supplier informs the program manager that when this agreement is finalized, it will shorten the product's delivery time. What should the program manager update first?
Options
- AProcurement management plan
- BBenefits register
- CRisk register
- DBenefits management plan
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A8% (3)
- B71% (27)
- C3% (1)
- D18% (7)
Explanation
The finalization of the trade agreement will directly improve program outcomes-specifically, shortened delivery times and reduced supply-chain costs. These are program benefits. The benefits register should be updated first (Choice B) to capture this new or improved benefit, since it directly affects what the program is expected to deliver. The risk register (Choice C) is for uncertainties and threats/opportunities-while the trade agreement was once an opportunity/risk, it is now near-certain, making the benefits register the correct artifact. The procurement management plan (Choice A) and benefits management plan (Choice D) may also need updates, but the benefits register is the immediate and most relevant artifact to reflect a confirmed positive impact on program outcomes.
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