Understand the Terms and Concepts Relating to the Portfolio Delivery Cycle MOP-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A portfolio board wants to ensure that decision-making authority for approving initiatives and monitoring their progress is clearly defined and aligned with the organization's governance structure. What should be established to achieve this?

   • AA comprehensive risk register
   • BA detailed project management methodology
   • CA benefits realization plan
   • DA clear governance framework with defined roles, responsibilities, and decision rights
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key element of the benefits management practice?

   • AEnsuring that all benefits are financial.
   • BDefining measurable benefits and assigning ownership for their realization.
   • CDelegating benefits tracking to external auditors.
   • DEliminating all disbenefits from the portfolio.
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4. 23expert · hard

   A portfolio manager is introducing a champion-challenger model for evaluating new initiatives. Some senior managers are uncomfortable with being challenged publicly. The portfolio manager wants to implement the model effectively while minimizing resistance. Which approach is most likely to succeed?

   • AMake the challenger role optional and voluntary
   • BKeep the model informal and unstructured
   • CExplain the purpose of the model, provide training, and create a safe environment for challenge
   • DAppoint only external consultants as challengers
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5. 24application · medium

   A portfolio manager finds that Initiative A cannot start its user testing until Initiative B completes a system upgrade, but this dependency was not recorded. As a result, the schedule for Initiative A is at risk. What should the portfolio manager do to prevent this in the future?

   • AAsk each initiative manager to manage their own dependencies independently
   • BEstablish a dependency register and review it regularly as part of portfolio planning
   • CAdd a buffer to every initiative schedule
   • DRemove all dependencies by making initiatives fully independent
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the primary focus of the benefits management practice in portfolio delivery?

   • AManaging the risks associated with the portfolio.
   • BEnsuring that all projects are completed on time.
   • CManaging the financial budget of the portfolio.
   • DIdentifying and tracking the benefits that the portfolio is expected to deliver.
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