PgMP Program Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A program manager is identifying the program's critical success factors. Which of the following is most critical?
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 alignment with the organizational goals.
Strategic alignment is the primary success factor for any program.
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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The documentation speed.
Why it's wrong here
Documentation speed is not a success factor.
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The number of projects in the program.
Why it's wrong here
The number does not determine success.
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Strategic alignment with the organizational goals.
Why this is correct
Programs exist to support strategic goals; if they aren't aligned, they fail.
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The team size.
Why it's wrong here
Team size is not a measure of success.
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