Know Facts, Terms and Concepts Relating to the Portfolio Delivery Cycle MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A portfolio includes a project that will affect multiple departments. The project sponsor has a strong relationship with the CEO but has not engaged with the department heads who will be impacted. The portfolio manager is concerned about potential resistance. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AEncourage the sponsor to engage with the department heads to understand their concerns and build support.
   • BRely on the sponsor's relationship with the CEO to drive the project through.
   • CCommunicate the project's benefits directly to all employees to bypass the department heads.
   • DDelay the project until the department heads are replaced.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   In benefits management, what is the purpose of a benefits realization plan?

   • ATo allocate budget across portfolio components
   • BTo list all the risks associated with a portfolio investment
   • CTo detail the technical architecture of a project
   • DTo define how and when the expected benefits from a portfolio investment will be achieved and measured
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which document typically outlines the total funding available for the portfolio over a period?

   • ARisk register
   • BBenefits realization plan
   • CPortfolio budget
   • DStakeholder map
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5. 14application · medium

   A portfolio of infrastructure projects is being planned. The stakeholders include local communities, regulatory bodies, and internal departments. The portfolio manager wants to ensure that communication is effective and that stakeholder concerns are addressed. What should the portfolio manager do first?

   • ADelegate stakeholder communication to the project managers of each project.
   • BConduct a stakeholder analysis to identify interests, influence, and communication needs.
   • CCreate a detailed communication plan for each stakeholder group, including frequency and channels.
   • DHold a single town hall meeting to inform all stakeholders about the portfolio.
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6. 15expert · hard

   A portfolio has a critical resource constraint: only one data scientist is available for three high-priority projects. The projects have different benefit profiles: Project A has high benefit but high risk, Project B has medium benefit and low risk, and Project C has low benefit but is a regulatory requirement. How should the portfolio manager allocate the data scientist?

   • AAllocate to Project A because it has the highest benefit.
   • BAssess the strategic importance, regulatory obligations, and risk of each project, then allocate accordingly.
   • CAllocate to Project C first to ensure regulatory compliance.
   • DAllocate to Project B because it has the best benefit-to-risk ratio.
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