PgMP Strategic Program Alignment Practice Question
A program manager identifies that the program's strategic objectives are no longer attainable due to external market changes. What is the most critical step?
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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Advise the steering committee of the change in viability
The program manager must inform the executive stakeholders immediately to initiate a decision on the program's future.
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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Reduce the program benefits to match reality
Why it's wrong here
This lowers the strategic value without solving the underlying viability issue.
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Advise the steering committee of the change in viability
Why this is correct
The program manager has a duty to report changes in strategic viability to the governance body.
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Continue the program with reduced expectations
Why it's wrong here
Continuing without authorization is a failure of program governance.
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Initiate a change request to modify objectives
Why it's wrong here
If objectives are unattainable, simply requesting a change is insufficient; governance must be involved.
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