Ensure Strategic Alignment PGMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A program manager is responsible for a program that has been running for three years. The program's strategic objectives are reviewed annually, but the program manager has noticed that some components have been making local decisions that deviate from the program's integration plan. These deviations have not been formally assessed for alignment. What should the program manager do to ensure ongoing strategic alignment?

   • AImplement a governance process that requires all component changes to be assessed for strategic alignment before approval.
   • BAsk the component managers to report their deviations at the next steering committee meeting.
   • CConduct a one-time audit of all component decisions and correct any misalignments found.
   • DAllow the deviations to continue because they may be beneficial and the program is nearly complete.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which activity is an example of monitoring business environment alignment?

   • AUpdating the program's risk register with newly identified risks
   • BApproving a change request to modify a component's deliverable
   • CConducting a performance review of individual component teams
   • DReviewing a new government regulation that affects the program's target market
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4. 23expert · hard

   A program manager is leading a program to develop a new product line. The program's business case was based on a market analysis that predicted steady demand. Recently, a major competitor has launched a similar product at a lower price, and market analysts predict a price war. The program manager must decide how to respond to maintain strategic alignment. What should the program manager do?

   • AContinue with the current plan because the market analysis was done by experts and is likely still valid.
   • BImmediately reduce the program's scope to cut costs and improve the product's price competitiveness.
   • CConduct a rapid reassessment of the program's benefits and business case in light of the new competitive landscape.
   • DAsk the marketing team to develop a new pricing strategy before making any program decisions.
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5. 24application · medium

   A global retail program's sponsor asks the program manager to confirm that the program's strategic alignment remains valid after a major competitor announced a disruptive pricing model. The program manager has limited time before the next steering committee meeting. What should the program manager do first?

   • ASchedule a full program audit to evaluate all processes and controls for compliance.
   • BConduct a structured environmental scan to assess the impact of the competitor's move on the program's strategic assumptions.
   • CImmediately recommend terminating the program to avoid wasting resources on a strategy that may be outdated.
   • DAsk the sponsor to provide a revised strategic plan before proceeding with any analysis.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of monitoring benefits realization?

   • ATo identify risks that could affect benefit delivery
   • BTo assign benefits to individual projects
   • CTo compare realized benefits against strategic objectives
   • DTo ensure all program costs are within budget
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