PfMP Portfolio Strategic Alignment Practice Question
You are assessing portfolio components for alignment. Which metric is most critical when evaluating a component's contribution to strategy?
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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Strategic value contribution.
Strategic alignment is best measured by how well a component supports the realization of the organizational strategic goals.
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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Number of stakeholders involved.
Why it's wrong here
Stakeholder count does not reflect strategic benefit.
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Strategic value contribution.
Why this is correct
This directly measures the impact on strategic objectives.
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Project team size.
Why it's wrong here
Team size is an operational metric, not a strategic one.
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Project schedule variance.
Why it's wrong here
This is a performance metric for execution, not alignment.
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