Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 372

A program manager is leading an overseas bullet train program across multiple countries. The program has been successful for a long time owing to the program team's technical expertise and rigorous planning. However, one country's terrain is complex and its mountains are steep which will increase the risk for the whole program.

What should the program manager advise the program sponsor to do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the program team to delegate more decision-making in this situation
• B. Require the program team to monitor progress and success more diligently
• C. Respond to foreseen risks and activate the program contingency reserves
• D. Include a higher frequency of health checks in the program governance plan

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because activating the program contingency reserves is essential for addressing anticipated risks, especially in complex terrains. The other options do not directly mitigate the specific risks posed by the terrain, as delegating decisions, monitoring progress, or increasing health checks may not effectively address the immediate challenges presented.