ABSTRACT

This chapter explains practice questions to help readers hone their knowledge and test their skills. It provides all five of the program management domains: Strategic Program Management, Program Management Life Cycle, Benefits Management, Stakeholder Management, and Governance. Program Life Cycle Management manages program activities required to facilitate effective program definition, program delivery, and program closure. Primary purpose of the program definition phase is to progressively elaborate the program's goals and objectives, define the program's outcomes and benefits, and seek program approval. Program infrastructure development begins in the program definition phase. Forecasts are used to assess whether achieved planned outcomes will occur and provide predictions of the program's future state. The basis for the forecasts is the Current information and available knowledge. The program steering committee provides final acceptance to close the program.