PK0-004 · Question #788
The PMO is coordinating a series of interrelated functions to achieve a specific business goal. These functions require non-unique operational processes. Which of the following is the PMO organizing?
The correct answer is C. Program. A program is a group of related projects, subsidiary programs, and operational activities managed in a coordinated manner to achieve benefits and strategic goals not obtainable by managing them independently. The key indicators here are: (1) interrelated functions, (2) a…
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The PMO is coordinating a series of interrelated functions to achieve a specific business goal. These functions require non-unique operational processes. Which of the following is the PMO organizing?
Options
- ANetwork diagram
- BProduct backlog
- CProgram
- DPortfolio
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- C86% (24)
- D7% (2)
Explanation
A program is a group of related projects, subsidiary programs, and operational activities managed in a coordinated manner to achieve benefits and strategic goals not obtainable by managing them independently. The key indicators here are: (1) interrelated functions, (2) a specific business goal, and (3) non-unique (repeatable) operational processes. This aligns with the definition of a program, which links related work toward a common outcome. A portfolio (D) is broader - it aligns all projects and programs to strategic objectives but does not require the functions to be interrelated. A product backlog (B) is an Agile artifact, and a network diagram (A) is a scheduling tool.
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