Ensure Strategic Alignment PGMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of supporting operational alignment in a program?

   • ATo delegate all decision-making to component managers
   • BTo increase the number of program components
   • CTo reduce the operational costs of the program
   • DTo ensure program operations are aligned with strategic objectives
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2. 2application · medium

   A program manager is monitoring the benefits realization of a program that aims to increase market share by 5% within two years. At the end of the first year, the program has achieved a 2% increase. The program manager also notices that the market is growing faster than expected, so the 5% target may no longer represent a significant gain. What should the program manager do?

   • ARecommend revising the benefits target to reflect the new market conditions and maintain strategic relevance.
   • BIncrease the program's budget to accelerate market share growth to meet the original target.
   • CReport the 2% increase as a success and close the program early.
   • DContinue with the current target because it was approved by the sponsor.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which process best supports ongoing strategic alignment?

   • ADeveloping a risk response plan for each component
   • BCreating a detailed communication plan for stakeholders
   • CConducting periodic reviews of the program's alignment with organizational strategy
   • DAssigning a project manager to each component
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5. 4application · medium

   A program manager is reviewing the latest benefits report and notices that the program is on track to deliver its planned benefits, but a recent market analysis shows that the strategic objective the program supports has shifted. What should the program manager do?

   • AAsk the sponsor to confirm the original strategic objectives before making any changes.
   • BRecommend adjusting the program's benefits or objectives to reflect the new strategic direction.
   • CIgnore the market analysis because it is external and not directly related to the program's execution.
   • DContinue with the current plan because the benefits are being realized as planned.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A large infrastructure program has been running for two years. The program manager has a robust benefits tracking system and a monthly governance review. However, a recent internal audit found that some components are still delivering outputs that were aligned with the original strategy but no longer support the current strategic direction. The program manager needs to ensure ongoing alignment. What should the program manager do?

   • ARe-baseline the program's strategic objectives to match the components' current outputs.
   • BRequire all component managers to submit monthly alignment reports to the program management office.
   • CIncrease the frequency of benefits reviews to monthly to catch misalignment earlier.
   • DEstablish a formal process to periodically reassess each component's alignment with the current strategy and adjust or retire components as needed.
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