Task 2 PFMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A portfolio manager is leading a portfolio that is undergoing significant change due to a merger. The communication plan was developed before the merger and is no longer effective. Stakeholder feedback indicates that the previous communication channels are not reaching the new stakeholders. The portfolio manager must adjust the communication strategy. What should the portfolio manager do?

   • AContinue with the existing plan and hope that stakeholders will adapt to the current channels.
   • BRe-analyze the stakeholder landscape and update the communication plan to reflect the new stakeholders and their needs.
   • CIncrease the frequency of communications using the existing channels to reach more stakeholders.
   • DUse a single new channel, such as a company-wide email, to reach all stakeholders.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which activity is associated with managing communication channels?

   • AIdentifying stakeholder roles
   • BDefining the communication objectives
   • CDocumenting communication outcomes
   • DSelecting the appropriate medium for each communication
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4. 8application · medium

   A portfolio manager is developing a communication plan for a portfolio with multiple projects. The plan must define communication objectives, methods, channels, and frequency. The portfolio manager has identified stakeholders and analyzed their needs. What should the portfolio manager include in the communication plan?

   • AA description of the portfolio's strategic goals and objectives.
   • BA list of communication activities that have already been completed.
   • CA schedule of project milestones and deliverables.
   • DA matrix that maps each stakeholder group to the communication objectives, methods, channels, and frequency.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   When should communication strategies be adjusted?

   • AOnly at the end of the portfolio lifecycle
   • BWhen feedback indicates stakeholders are not receiving information effectively
   • CWhen the portfolio budget changes
   • DWhen the communication plan is first developed
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6. 10application · medium

   A portfolio manager is managing communications for a large portfolio. The communication plan includes a weekly email newsletter, a monthly town hall meeting, and a project dashboard. The portfolio manager notices that some stakeholders are not receiving the newsletter because their email addresses are outdated. What should the portfolio manager do to ensure information flows efficiently?

   • AUpdate the stakeholder contact information and verify the distribution list is current.
   • BIgnore the issue and assume stakeholders will ask for information if they need it.
   • CSend the newsletter to all employees, not just stakeholders, to ensure delivery.
   • DStop sending the newsletter and rely only on the town hall meetings.
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