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Which of the following terms is used for a schedule compression technique where two activities that were previously scheduled to start sequentially start at the same time?

During program execution, how does a program manager ensure that benefits are being realized in accordance with program governance?

Robert is the program manager for his organization which operates in a matrix structure.

Resources in Robert's program will be utilized on several projects in and out of his program. He wants to be certain that all of the resources will be planned accordingly and that the project managers communicate with one another about when the resources will be needed and utilized in the projects. What plan should Robert create along with the project managers to ensure that the resources are scheduled and managed effectively?

A risk response in a project in your program has actually caused new risks. What term is assigned to the new risks that a risk response has created?

Over the life of your program you've received many change request forms. Some of the change requests have been approved and some have been declined. Where should you record all change requests and their status?

Who prepares the statement of work (SOW) for external projects?

A program manager joins a team during its preparation phase.

What should the program manager do to obtain formal sponsor approval to begin the benefits delivery phase?

An aircraft manufacturer is engaged by an airline to build a fleet of new airliners. The program charter has

been approved, but the stakeholders are concerned that the delivery method of the program may not meet their expectations.

Using the program master schedule, what will the program manager incorporate to align the program with the expectations of the stakeholders?

A program manager is responsible for constructing a US$50 million building. Management suggests it will take three years to complete. The program manager can select a design-build option to optimize the construction schedule to 1.5 years. However, heavy demand for steel is causing price increases and delivery delays. If this trend continues, it could take as long as 4.5 years to complete construction. You learn that a new technology can yield a definitive delivery schedule of 1.25 years.

What is the expected time of delivery?

You are the program manager for your organization and are working on gathering the requirements for a new solution and mission statement. There are several instances in the stakeholder pool where the stakeholders and their manager are being queried on possible requirements. You worry that the subordinates may have requirements, ideas, and suggestions to offer but they may be not submitting their thoughts because they do not want to contradict their managers. You believe you need a method to gather all requirements without the stakeholders having any fear of retribution. Which one of the following allows you to anonymously gather iterations requirements and still allow all stakeholders to review what has been submitted in an attempt to find consensus?