PGM Strategic Planning and Alignment 3

Question 1

A program manager notices that two component projects are pursuing conflicting technical approaches that could undermine the program's strategic outcome. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate an integration session with both project managers to align technical approaches to program strategy

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Let each project manager resolve it independently

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Escalate to the PMO and wait for direction

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Assign a technical lead to one project to lead both

Question 2

Which metric is MOST directly used to evaluate whether a program is delivering its intended strategic value?

Accepted Answer

Benefits realization rate against baseline targets

Answer

Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

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Number of completed deliverables

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Cost Variance (CV)

Question 3

A program manager is creating a strategic alignment matrix. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this tool?

Accepted Answer

To visually map program components to specific organizational strategic objectives

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To schedule milestone reviews with sponsors

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To track budget allocations by project

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To assign accountability for risk response actions

Question 4

During program planning, a program manager discovers that achieving the strategic goal requires a capability the organization does not currently possess. This is BEST addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Including a capability development component within the program

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Removing the goal from the program scope

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Outsourcing the entire program

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Deferring the issue to post-program evaluation

Question 5

When a program's strategic context shifts due to a merger, the program manager's IMMEDIATE priority should be to:

Accepted Answer

Reassess program objectives and benefits in light of the new organizational context

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Continue execution and wait for formal guidance

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Replace all project managers to ensure fresh perspectives

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Freeze all program budgets pending executive approval

Question 6

A program manager is preparing a program roadmap. Which element is MOST critical to include for strategic alignment purposes?

Accepted Answer

Milestones linked to strategic objectives and benefit realization points

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Individual task assignments for each project team member

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Vendor contract expiration dates

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Detailed technical architecture diagrams

Question 7

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between program governance and strategic alignment?

Accepted Answer

Strong governance structures ensure program decisions consistently reflect and reinforce organizational strategy

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Governance focuses on compliance and has no link to strategic outcomes

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Governance is only relevant after a program experiences a major issue

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Strategic alignment is the PMO's responsibility, not the governance board's