Since there is a test failure, should the program be labeled as a failure? Select the best answer. Yes. The Program Manager is very concerned about the budgets and costs of this program, especially since the plug was almost pulled on it before. In this era of downsizing, it is important to cut your losses before they escalate. No. Though costs and budgets are critical components in any test program, immediately informing the PM of problems could actually save the test program in the long run. No. A test failure does not make a test PROGRAM failure. Many times, it is just a part of the process and is actually expected. The PM can be informed when there is more conclusive data from other testing