Task 4 PFMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A portfolio includes a component that is operating in a country with strict data residency laws. The component's sponsor proposes to move data processing to a cloud provider in a neighboring country to reduce costs. The legal team has flagged that this may violate data residency requirements. The sponsor argues that the cost savings are significant and that the legal risk is low. What should the portfolio manager do?

   • AAsk the sponsor to find a cloud provider that can guarantee data residency in the original country.
   • BRequire a formal compliance assessment from the legal team before any decision, and present the findings to the PRB for a decision on whether to proceed.
   • CApprove the move because the cost savings are significant and the legal risk is low.
   • DReject the move outright because it violates data residency laws.
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2. 7application · medium

   A portfolio manager needs to communicate a PRB decision to terminate a component to the component's sponsor and team. The decision is sensitive because the sponsor had championed the component. What is the most appropriate communication approach?

   • ADelay communication until the next PRB meeting to allow the sponsor to prepare a response.
   • BInform the team first so they hear it from the portfolio manager, then let the sponsor read the minutes.
   • CSend a formal email to the entire organization announcing the termination and the reasons.
   • DCommunicate the decision in a private meeting with the sponsor first, explaining the rationale and the governance process that led to the decision, then provide a written summary to the team.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a sub-task of Task 4 in the Governance domain?

   • AConducting performance appraisals for team members
   • BExecuting project schedules
   • CDefining and documenting the portfolio governance framework
   • DDeveloping the portfolio business case
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which component is typically included in a portfolio governance framework?

   • AA list of all organizational employees
   • BA marketing plan for the portfolio
   • CPolicies and procedures for portfolio decision-making
   • DA detailed project schedule for each component
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common reporting mechanism used in portfolio governance?

   • APersonal emails from team members
   • BSocial media posts
   • CProject team chat messages
   • DPortfolio status reports and dashboards
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