A government agency is planning a program to implement a new public health initiative. The initial assessment shows strong alignment with the strategic plan, but there is political opposition from some stakeholders. The business case is positive, but the program's success depends on public acceptance. The program manager must define program objectives. What should the program manager do?

Proceed with the program and address opposition during implementation.

Incorporate the political climate and stakeholder concerns into the program objectives and requirements.

Define objectives based on the strategic plan, as it is the primary driver.

Cancel the program, as political opposition makes it infeasible.

What does the business case evaluation primarily assess?

Team member performance and morale

Feasibility and alignment with strategic objectives

Communication channel effectiveness

A mining company is planning a program to expand operations in a rural area. The program will bring jobs but may displace local communities and affect the environment. Stakeholders are divided. The program manager needs to ensure stakeholder alignment. What should the program manager do?

Defer the program until all stakeholders agree.

Conduct a social and sustainability impact assessment to understand the impacts and engage stakeholders.

Proceed with the program, as it will bring economic benefits.

Focus only on the legal requirements for environmental impact.

Why is it important to evaluate the political climate during program definition?

To determine the program's budget allocation

To ensure program objectives are deliverable given political influences

To select the program's technology stack

To define the program's risk response strategies

During the initial program assessment, which activity is performed to ensure the program's objectives align with the organization's strategic plan?

Defining program objectives, requirements, and risks

Assigning resources to program components

Creating the program's communication management plan

Developing the program's benefits realization plan

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Define Program Direction and Alignment PGMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Strategic Program Alignment domain, which accounts for 15% of the PGMP exam. PMI does not publish an official question count, but from its 240-minute exam (~95–160 total, ~14–24 in this domain), expect 4–6 from this objective — we provide 28 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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A government agency is planning a program to implement a new public health initiative. The initial assessment shows strong alignment with the strategic plan, but there is political opposition from some stakeholders. The business case is positive, but the program's success depends on public acceptance. The program manager must define program objectives. What should the program manager do?
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What does the business case evaluation primarily assess?
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A mining company is planning a program to expand operations in a rural area. The program will bring jobs but may displace local communities and affect the environment. Stakeholders are divided. The program manager needs to ensure stakeholder alignment. What should the program manager do?
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Why is it important to evaluate the political climate during program definition?
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During the initial program assessment, which activity is performed to ensure the program's objectives align with the organization's strategic plan?
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