Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 236

The program sponsor returns from a board of directors meeting after identifying a significant risk to the program schedule. This may impact the program's benefits realization.
What should the program manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Update the program benefits management plan and risk register.
• B. Implement the mitigation plan for the identified risk.
• C. Adjust the program scope to avoid the risk.
• D. Document the risk and create a mitigation plan.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because documenting the risk and creating a mitigation plan is essential to manage and address the risk effectively. Options A and B are premature as the program manager needs to first document the risk before updating plans or implementing responses. Option C is not appropriate as adjusting the scope may not always be feasible or necessary.