Program DPro

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This test allows you to practice a few questions of a DPro the certification exam. It helps to get into contact with the real exam questions (similar - not same questions). At the end of the practice test, you will be able to check your results and the correct answers.

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Questions on this sample exam ARE NOT the same of the actual exam. These questions provide an overall idea of type of questions that you will find in the actual exam.
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1 / 10

A comprehensive approach to program management involves the application of which of these principles:
1. Define the resources needed to implement projects within a program.
2. Plan for a wide range of program and project deliverables.
3. Focus on the Planning and Implementation Phase to ensure deliverables are met within the triple constraint triangle.
4. Be able to sequence resourcing for a variety of projects and program deliverables.

2,3,4

1,2,3

1,3,4

1,2,4

2 / 10

The Program Concept Document is a key output of the Program Identification phase. What does it describe?

The details of the Project Plan

Concepts that program beneficiaries will understand through training interventions

Changes that a program will achieve based on its objectives and overall context

The worldview held by an organization that underpins its program goals

3 / 10

The ______ is often delivered by an external specialist during or after a program has closed.

Final Program Report

Final Program Plan

Final Program Closure

Final Project Assessment

4 / 10

A Government Minister may not be a member of a project team but could be an important source of policy-related information related to a program. When updating a RACI matrix, in which column should the Minister's appear?

Consulted

Responsible

Informed

Accountable

5 / 10

Adaptive program management is integral to high quality program performance. If programs are not modified and adapted to suit a dynamic and changing environment, they are more likely to:

Generate Impact

Satisfy the long term interests of stakeholders

Fail

Succedd

6 / 10

To develop a comprehensive risk management strategy, which of the following components should be included?

Risk Identification, Risk Communication Plan, and Risk Management Plan

Risk Identification, Risk Communication Plan, and Risk Response Plan

Risk Communication Plan, Risk Response Plan, and Risk Management Plan

Risk Identification, Risk Response Plan, and Risk Management Plan

7 / 10

The Program Manager should be aware that the implementation of one project could impact on elements of another, and take steps to manage processes, deal with issues, and readjust schedules if needed. Which principle does this example best reflect?

Integrated

Adaptive

Comprehensive

Well-governed

8 / 10

If a problem statement is “a high incidence of water borne diseases in vulnerable populations", which objective statement might apply?

Incidence of all diseases in vulnerable populations is reduced

Incidence of water borne diseases in vulnerable populations is reduced

Vulnerable populations have access to clean water

The lifespan of vulnerable populations is increased by an average of three years

9 / 10

Why do Program Managers need to work with Project Managers to update Risk Registers in a coordinated way?

Because it’s good practice. Project Managers will then go on to share information with each other, allowing the Program Manager to focus on higher level responsibilities.

Because Project Managers must all have an understanding of program level risks.

Because project risks may have an impact at the program level.

Because it is a donor requirement and important insurance should a project fail to achieve program goals.

10 / 10

Development agencies working in a country agree that their water and sanitation interventions will all adhere to the same global standard of providing water within a 500m walking radius. According to Bradshaw 's Classification of Needs, this decision is informed by what kind of needs?

Normative Needs

Expressed Needs

Felt Needs

Comparative Needs

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