PfMP Portfolio Strategic Alignment Practice Question
When considering 'strategic fit' for a new portfolio component, which question should you ask?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Does this initiative align with our primary strategic goals?
Strategic fit evaluates how well the new component aligns with the organization's current priorities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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How many people are on the project team?
Why it's wrong here
Team size is irrelevant to strategic fit.
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Will this project win an award?
Why it's wrong here
External recognition is not a primary strategic metric.
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Does this initiative align with our primary strategic goals?
Why this is correct
Strategic fit is fundamentally about alignment with goals.
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Is this the cheapest project to implement?
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a factor, but not the definition of strategic fit.
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