Know Facts, Terms and Concepts Relating to the Main Portfolio Management Roles and Key Documentation MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A public sector organization has a portfolio of change initiatives. The Portfolio Direction Group needs support in preparing investment papers, coordinating resource allocation across initiatives, and providing regular portfolio-level reports. Which role should provide this support?

   • APortfolio Progress Group
   • BBusiness Change Director
   • CPortfolio Manager
   • DPortfolio Benefits Manager
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2. 12expert · hard

   A portfolio is being managed with a Portfolio Direction Group and a Portfolio Progress Group. The Portfolio Manager has noticed that the two groups are receiving conflicting information about the status of a major initiative. The Portfolio Manager wants to resolve this. What should the Portfolio Manager do?

   • AInform the Portfolio Direction Group that the Portfolio Progress Group is providing incorrect information.
   • BAsk the Portfolio Progress Group to stop reporting to the Portfolio Direction Group.
   • CEstablish a single source of truth for portfolio information and ensure both groups use it.
   • DLet the two groups resolve the conflict themselves.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the Portfolio Direction Group (also known as the Investment Committee)?

   • ATo monitor the day-to-day progress of individual projects and escalate issues
   • BTo provide strategic direction and prioritize investments in line with organizational objectives
   • CTo manage the resources assigned to each project within the portfolio
   • DTo track and report on the benefits realized from portfolio initiatives
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5. 14application · medium

   A portfolio of construction projects is being delivered. The Portfolio Progress Group has noticed that several projects are behind schedule. They need to understand the impact on the overall portfolio and decide on corrective actions. Who should provide the consolidated progress information and analysis to support this decision?

   • ABusiness Change Director
   • BPortfolio Manager
   • CPortfolio Benefits Manager
   • DPortfolio Direction Group
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6. 15expert · hard

   A portfolio is being reviewed. The Portfolio Direction Group is considering whether to continue funding a project that is behind schedule and over budget. The Portfolio Manager has provided a report showing that the project's benefits are still aligned with strategy. The Portfolio Benefits Manager has indicated that the benefits are still achievable but with increased risk. What should the Portfolio Direction Group do?

   • AAsk the Portfolio Manager to make the decision.
   • BContinue funding the project because the benefits are aligned with strategy.
   • CTerminate the project immediately because it is behind schedule and over budget.
   • DDecide whether to continue, pause, or terminate the project based on the full analysis of cost, schedule, benefits, and risk.
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