Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 306

A program has several components and operations activities embedded within its scope. At the beginning of the definition phase, a program manager needs to consider risk throughout the program along with the interdependencies with the operational activities.

Knowing the impact can be much larger than the program itself, what should the program manager do to ensure that operations is included in the program risk management activities?

Answer options

• A. Create a program risk management strategy that includes operations
• B. Conduct a program risk assessment to determine where help is needed
• C. Ensure that a program performance report is sent to operations stakeholders
• D. Develop a program risk response strategy to address operational concerns

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because creating a program risk management strategy that includes operations ensures that all potential risks are identified and managed effectively. Options B and D focus on assessments and responses but do not explicitly include operations in the overarching strategy. Option C, while important for communication, does not directly address the need for integrating operations into risk management.