PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A program manager identifies that a component project's scope has drifted significantly, potentially misaligning with the program's strategic objectives. What is the correct approach?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Perform a formal evaluation of the project's strategic alignment and adjust as necessary.
The program manager must enforce scope alignment by reviewing the project against the program-level strategic objectives.
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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Report the project manager to HR for scope creep.
Why it's wrong here
Scope creep is a management issue, not necessarily a disciplinary one.
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Ignore the drift if the benefits are still perceived as high.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring drift compromises the integrity of the program plan.
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Perform a formal evaluation of the project's strategic alignment and adjust as necessary.
Why this is correct
Strategic alignment is a fundamental requirement of program management.
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Allow the scope change as long as the project budget is sufficient.
Why it's wrong here
Budget sufficiency does not equate to strategic alignment.
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