Be Able to Apply and Tailor the Practices, Techniques and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Delivery Cycle to a Scenario MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which practice is used to identify risks at the portfolio level?

   • ADelegating risk identification to external consultants only
   • BWaiting for risks to materialize before recording them
   • CReviewing only the risks of the largest project
   • DConducting a portfolio risk workshop with key stakeholders
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Which management control practice is most appropriate for monitoring and directing the delivery of a portfolio?

   • ARelying solely on financial audits to monitor portfolio delivery
   • BPerforming a single detailed review at the end of the portfolio lifecycle
   • CConducting a periodic portfolio review cycle to assess progress and make decisions
   • DDelegating all monitoring to individual programme managers without portfolio-level oversight
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of financial reporting at the portfolio level?

   • ATo guarantee that all projects stay within budget
   • BTo calculate the exact return on investment for every project
   • CTo replace the need for project-level financial control
   • DTo provide stakeholders with visibility of portfolio spend and value for money
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5. 29application · medium

   A portfolio includes a project to implement a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The expected benefits include increased sales, improved customer satisfaction, and reduced operational costs. The portfolio office wants to establish a benefits management framework. What is the most appropriate first step?

   • AWait until the project is complete before defining benefits to avoid setting unrealistic targets.
   • BFocus only on the financial benefits, since they are the easiest to measure.
   • CDefine measurable benefits and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each expected benefit, and establish a baseline.
   • DAssign a benefits owner from the IT department, since they are implementing the system.
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6. 30application · medium

   A healthcare provider is introducing a new patient-record system across multiple departments. The portfolio office has identified that clinicians are resistant to change, while the executive board is highly supportive. The portfolio manager needs to engage stakeholders effectively to reduce resistance. What is the most appropriate stakeholder engagement approach?

   • AProvide the same generic update to all stakeholders to ensure consistency and avoid confusion.
   • BFocus communication on the executive board, since they have the authority to mandate the change.
   • CDelay all communication until the system is fully implemented to avoid raising concerns prematurely.
   • DDevelop a tailored communication and engagement plan that addresses clinicians' concerns and involves them in the design and rollout.
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