PGMP · Question #477
A program is in its execution phase when a component project manager suggests a potential change that could increase the financial benefit of the program. The program manager is hesitant to submit a…
The correct answer is A. The program governance board. Program-level change requests that affect schedule and scope must be submitted to the program governance board, as they hold authority over program-level decisions.
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A program is in its execution phase when a component project manager suggests a potential change that could increase the financial benefit of the program. The program manager is hesitant to submit a change request, as it would extend the program schedule and require a scope change. To whom should the change request be presented?
Options
- AThe program governance board
- BThe program customer
- CThe program management office (PMO)
- DThe project governance board
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A77% (24)
- B6% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D13% (4)
Why each option
Program-level change requests that affect schedule and scope must be submitted to the program governance board, as they hold authority over program-level decisions.
The program governance board is the decision-making authority for changes that affect program scope, schedule, budget, or benefits realization. A change that extends the program schedule and requires a scope change is a program-level issue that requires governance board review and approval, not a decision the program manager can make unilaterally.
The program customer may be a key stakeholder but does not have governance authority to approve changes to program scope and schedule.
The PMO provides support and standards but does not have decision-making authority to approve program-level scope and schedule changes.
The project governance board operates at the project component level and does not have authority over program-wide schedule and scope changes.
Concept tested: Program governance board authority for scope and schedule changes
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/standard-for-program-management
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