Be Able to Identify, Analyse and Distinguish Between Appropriate and Inappropriate Application of Portfolio Delivery Practices and Techniques to a Scenario MOP-FOUNDATION Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which practice is appropriate for tracking benefits at the portfolio level?

   • AAssigning a single owner for all portfolio benefits
   • BMeasuring benefits only in financial terms
   • CReviewing benefits only at the end of each project
   • DUsing a benefits register to record and monitor benefits across the portfolio
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2. 2expert · hard

   A portfolio includes a major transformation program that will affect employees across the organization. The program sponsor wants to keep the details confidential until the last minute to avoid resistance. However, the portfolio manager knows that employees are already speculating and morale is dropping. What is the most appropriate stakeholder engagement approach?

   • AWait until the program is fully defined, then communicate all details at once
   • BKeep the details confidential as the sponsor requests, to avoid premature resistance
   • CCommunicate early with employees, sharing the vision and the likely impact, and invite feedback
   • DCommunicate only with line managers and ask them to cascade the information to their teams
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4. 3application · medium

   A portfolio manager has defined a clear benefits map for the portfolio, showing how each project contributes to strategic objectives. However, benefits are only tracked at project closure, and there is no ongoing measurement during delivery. What is the most appropriate improvement to the portfolio-level benefits management approach?

   • AOnly measure benefits after all projects in the portfolio have completed, to get a full picture
   • BEstablish regular benefits reviews at portfolio level to track realization against the benefits map and take corrective action
   • CRely on project managers to report benefits only when a project is closed, as this avoids unnecessary overhead
   • DRemove benefits tracking from the portfolio and leave it entirely to individual projects
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5. 4foundation · easy

   In portfolio-level financial management, what is the primary purpose of a portfolio budget?

   • ATo determine the salaries of portfolio management staff
   • BTo track the daily expenses of individual project teams
   • CTo allocate financial resources across programs and projects in line with strategic priorities
   • DTo forecast the organization's total revenue for the next fiscal year
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6. 5application · medium

   A portfolio has a benefits realization plan that identifies benefits and assigns owners, but the plan is not updated after the projects start. As a result, some benefits are no longer relevant, and new benefits have emerged. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AUpdate the benefits realization plan regularly to reflect changes in the portfolio and the environment
   • BKeep the original plan unchanged to maintain a stable baseline for measurement
   • CCreate a new benefits plan from scratch each time a project is added
   • DStop tracking benefits until the end of the portfolio lifecycle
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