Be Able to Identify, Analyse and Distinguish Between Appropriate and Inappropriate Application of Portfolio Definition Practices and Techniques to a Scenario MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A telecoms company is categorizing its portfolio for the first time. The portfolio manager defines categories based on the technology platform each project uses (e.g., 4G, 5G, fibre, legacy). The executive team approves this approach. Which of the following is the strongest reason why this categorization is inappropriate?

   • AIt is inappropriate because categorization should be done by the finance department, not the portfolio manager.
   • BIt does not reflect the strategic objectives of the organization, such as market growth or customer retention.
   • CIt is too complex for the executive team to understand.
   • DIt duplicates the existing IT asset register and provides no new information.
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2. 22application · medium

   A public-sector organization is defining its portfolio. The portfolio office sends a spreadsheet to each business unit asking for a list of all projects, their budgets, and their expected completion dates. The business units return the spreadsheets with varying levels of detail; some include benefits, others do not. The portfolio office consolidates the returns and presents the result as the 'current portfolio' to the investment committee. Why is this approach inappropriate?

   • AIt fails to validate the data with the programme and project managers who are accountable for delivery.
   • BIt is inappropriate because the spreadsheet should have been sent to the executive team, not the business units.
   • CIt is inappropriate because the portfolio office should not be involved in data collection; this is the role of the finance department.
   • DIt relies on self-reported data from business units, which may be biased or incomplete, and does not cross-check against other sources.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   A portfolio manager completes the portfolio strategy and delivery plan without consulting key stakeholders. Why is this inappropriate?

   • AConsulting stakeholders is a waste of time and slows down the process.
   • BThe plan should be kept confidential from stakeholders until it is finalized.
   • CStakeholders are always right and should dictate the plan.
   • DStakeholder input is essential to ensure the plan reflects the needs and expectations of those affected by the portfolio.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an appropriate consideration when balancing the portfolio?

   • AThe alphabetical order of initiative names.
   • BThe number of initiatives in each department.
   • CThe personal preferences of the portfolio manager.
   • DThe organization's capacity to deliver the initiatives with available resources.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an appropriate basis for prioritizing initiatives in a portfolio?

   • AThe initiative's contribution to achieving the organization's strategic objectives.
   • BThe number of stakeholders involved in the initiative.
   • CThe initiative's start date, with earlier starts prioritized.
   • DThe complexity of the initiative's technology.
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