Ensure Strategic Alignment PGMP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A program manager is implementing the program integration management plan. During a review, the program manager notices that one component's operational processes are not aligned with the program's strategic objectives, causing delays in benefits realization. What should the program manager do?

   • AEscalate the issue to the sponsor for a decision on whether to continue the component.
   • BWork with the component manager to adjust the operational processes to align with the strategic objectives.
   • CDocument the misalignment and continue with the plan to avoid further delays.
   • DUpdate the strategic objectives to reflect the component's operational reality.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Which activity is part of monitoring benefits realization?

   • AConducting a stakeholder satisfaction survey
   • BCreating a detailed project schedule for each component
   • CUpdating the program's risk management plan
   • DMeasuring the actual outcomes delivered by program components
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4. 28application · medium

   A program manager is reviewing the benefits realization plan for a program that aims to reduce energy consumption across a company's facilities. The program is halfway through, and the latest data shows that energy savings are 10% below target. The program manager also learns that a new energy-efficient technology has become available that could improve savings. What should the program manager do?

   • ARevise the strategic objectives to match the current benefits forecast.
   • BContinue with the current plan because the program is only halfway through and may catch up later.
   • CInvestigate the variance and consider incorporating the new technology to improve benefits realization.
   • DReport the variance to the sponsor and recommend terminating the program.
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5. 29application · medium

   A program is developing a new mobile banking app. During user testing, customers request a feature that allows them to temporarily block their credit card. This feature is not in the original scope but is expected to increase customer satisfaction and reduce fraud losses, which aligns with the program's strategic objectives. What should the program manager do?

   • AAsk the project manager to include the feature in the project plan without program-level review.
   • BAdd the feature to the program backlog and prioritize it for the next release.
   • CReject the feature because it is a scope change and would delay the program.
   • DInclude the feature only if the sponsor approves an increase in the program budget.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Which action best demonstrates monitoring program functionality requirements?

   • AFreezing all requirements to avoid scope creep
   • BAssigning a business analyst to each component
   • CComparing newly requested features against the program's strategic goals
   • DDeleting requirements that are difficult to implement
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