Understand the Principles Upon Which Efficient and Effective Approaches to Portfolio Management Are Built MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What should an effective portfolio governance structure address?

   • AThe personal performance targets of individual project managers
   • BThe process for escalating issues and making decisions
   • CHow often the organization should change its strategy
   • DThe technical architecture of the organization's IT systems
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is a key responsibility of senior managers in supporting portfolio management?

   • AWriting detailed project plans for each initiative
   • BProviding resources and removing obstacles that hinder portfolio delivery
   • CApproving every change request without review
   • DConducting daily stand-up meetings for project teams
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4. 13application · medium

   A newly appointed portfolio manager is struggling to gain traction with senior managers. The senior managers agree with the concept of portfolio management but are not actively involved in the process. What is the most effective way for the portfolio manager to secure their support?

   • AInvolve senior managers in defining the portfolio's objectives and criteria for prioritization.
   • BPresent a detailed portfolio management framework and ask for approval.
   • CHire an external consultant to champion portfolio management.
   • DImplement a portfolio management tool and demonstrate its benefits.
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5. 14expert · medium

   During a portfolio review meeting, the project sponsors are openly critical of the portfolio management process, claiming it is bureaucratic and slows down decision-making. They are still attending the meetings but are not contributing constructively. Which energy state best describes the sponsors' behavior?

   • AResistant energy, as they are passively resisting the process.
   • BResignation, as they have given up on the process.
   • CCorrosive energy, as they are actively undermining the process.
   • DConstructive energy, as they are providing honest feedback.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a specific way senior managers should support portfolio management?

   • AAvoiding involvement in portfolio reviews to ensure objectivity
   • BDelegating all portfolio reporting to external auditors
   • CActing as the sole decision-maker for all operational project issues
   • DChampioning the portfolio and communicating its importance across the organization
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