Be Able to Apply and Tailor the Practices, Techniques and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Delivery Cycle to a Scenario MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–33

1. 31foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of management control in the portfolio delivery cycle?

   • ATo micromanage every project within the portfolio
   • BTo ensure the portfolio remains aligned with strategic objectives and delivers expected value
   • CTo produce a final report for external stakeholders
   • DTo eliminate all risks from the portfolio
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2. 32expert · hard

   A portfolio office is implementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that affects all departments. The IT department is enthusiastic, but the finance department is concerned about data migration risks, and the HR department is worried about training burden. The portfolio manager must engage all three groups to ensure successful adoption. What is the most appropriate stakeholder engagement strategy?

   • AFocus engagement on the IT department, since they are the most supportive and technically capable.
   • BDelay engagement until the system is ready to launch, to avoid raising concerns prematurely.
   • CDevelop a communication plan that addresses each department's specific concerns and involves them in risk mitigation and training planning.
   • DSend a single email to all departments explaining the benefits of the new system.
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3. 33foundation · easy

   Which practice is used to allocate resources across the portfolio?

   • AHiring new staff for every project
   • BAssigning all resources to the highest-priority project
   • CResource capacity planning, which matches resource availability to portfolio demand
   • DUsing a first-come, first-served approach
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