Free PMI PgMP Actual Exam Questions - Question 13 Discussion

Question No. 13
A global financial system is being delivered by the program team to allow access from anywhere in
the world. Following a new cross-border regulation applying to privacy of local banking data
accessed from abroad, the CEO of the bank requests that an external audit be conducted to validate
compliance with this new regulation. This event, which was not anticipated at this phase of the
program, will generate additional work for the program team. This effort is not included in the
current program roadmap and benefits delivery plan.
What immediate actions should the program manager take?
Select one option, then reveal solution.
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Luke L.
2026-02-21

Probably D as well. You can’t just ignore the audit or try to avoid it, especially since it’s a CEO request and tied to compliance. De-scoping (B) seems too drastic before knowing what’s involved. The best move is to figure out what the audit means for the program’s schedule, costs, and deliverables, then plan accordingly. That way you stay informed and don't risk compliance issues or surprises later.

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Shoaib Y.
2026-02-20

Maybe D is the way to go since ignoring the audit or cutting features sounds extreme without knowing the real impact first. You gotta figure out what this means for timelines and costs before deciding next steps.

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Ravi Q.
2026-02-18

Maybe D makes most sense here since the audit is unexpected, so understanding how it affects scope, time, and costs seems priority before reacting. Jumping to ignore or avoid it feels risky.

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James V.
2026-02-09

Sounds right to me, immediate damage control means checking impact first, so D.

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James V.
2026-02-02

Option D, because rushing decisions without impact assessment might cause bigger issues later.

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James V.
2026-01-22

Makes sense to get a clear picture first, so you know what you're dealing with. D seems like the practical first step here.

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Hassan Z.
2026-01-20

Agree with checking impact first, then deciding next moves. D

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Usman I.
2026-01-19

B imo, stopping foreign access might be the quickest way to avoid compliance headaches and buy time before dealing with audit fallout. It’s a direct way to limit the problem now.

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Carlos E.
2026-01-19

D, because only after assessing impact can you plan next steps realistically.

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Carlos E.
2026-01-19

D, gotta know the real impact before making any big decisions.

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Irfan X.
2026-01-17

Option D makes the most sense to me. Gotta figure out how this audit affects timelines and resources before moving on.

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