PMI PGMP Exam Questions & Answers

You are trying to determine if you should buy or build a solution for your program. If you build the solution it'll cost you $45,000 to create and $7,000 per month to support. A vendor reports that they can create the solution for you for $1,000 but you'll have to pay them $9,000 per month to support the solution. Should you buy or build this solution?

A. Build the solution if you'll use it longer than 22 months.

B. Buy the solution if you'll use it longer than 24 months.

C. Buy the solution if you'll use it longer than 22 months.

D. Build the solution if you'll use it longer than 25 months.

Paula is program manager for her organization. It has come to her attention that several of the projects within her program have stalled which has now caused her project to be delayed. Paula is required by her organization to create a certain type of report when there are variances in the program dealing with time and cost. What type of report is Paula likely to create in this instance?

A. Earned Value Management report on the schedule performance index

B. Exceptions report

C. Status report

D. Quality Control Report

A component project manager escalates an issue regarding a key stakeholder to the program manager. The key stakeholder does not respond to emails or phone calls, and the project manager believes this key stakeholder is exhibiting a negative attitude toward the work. The key stakeholder has a significant influence over the component project, which could impact other components if delays occur. The program manager's attempts to reach the stakeholder via email also fail.

What should the program manager do next?

A. Escalate the issue to the stakeholder's supervisor

B. Escalate the issue to the program governance board, as delays will impact the program

C. Update the program risk register to reflect a realized risk and execute the documented risk response

D. Attempt to call the key stakeholder; if unsuccessful, visit their office to identify potential risks