Task 6 PFMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A portfolio manager is presenting the annual portfolio to the executive board. The board asks, 'How do we know this portfolio is truly aligned with our strategy?' Which response best demonstrates a robust strategic alignment process?

   • AWe ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget, which shows we are efficient.
   • BWe have a team of senior managers who have extensive experience and know what the CEO wants.
   • CWe have a documented scoring model that evaluates each component against our strategic objectives, and we review the portfolio's alignment quarterly.
   • DWe selected these projects because they were the ones with the highest ROI from our financial analysis.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A multinational corporation has a portfolio that includes a project to build a new data center in Europe (to comply with data residency laws) and a project to develop a new AI-based customer service platform (to support the 'digital transformation' strategy). The AI project requires significant compute resources, which the European data center project would provide. However, the data center project is over budget and behind schedule. The CEO is pressuring the portfolio manager to accelerate the AI project. What is the most appropriate action for the portfolio manager?

   • AContinue with the current plan and accept the delay to the AI project.
   • BImmediately reallocate all resources from the data center project to the AI project to accelerate it.
   • CAnalyze the interdependencies between the two projects and present options to the governance board, such as using a cloud provider for the AI project's compute needs.
   • DCancel the data center project and use a public cloud provider that has a presence in Europe.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   When allocating resources across a portfolio, what should be the primary consideration?

   • AThe ease of implementation of each component
   • BThe strategic importance of each component
   • CThe number of stakeholders involved in each component
   • DThe component's estimated duration
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5. 19expert · hard

   A portfolio manager is prioritizing projects for a company that has two strategic themes: 'market leadership' and 'cost efficiency'. The portfolio includes: Project A (high alignment with 'market leadership', high cost), Project B (high alignment with 'cost efficiency', low cost), and Project C (moderate alignment with both, medium cost). The company has a limited budget and wants to pursue both themes. What is the most effective prioritization approach?

   • APrioritize Project A only, because 'market leadership' is more important than 'cost efficiency'.
   • BPrioritize Project B only, because it is low cost and frees up budget for other initiatives.
   • CPrioritize Project A and Project B to maximize alignment with each theme, and include Project C only if budget remains.
   • DPrioritize Project C first because it supports both themes, then Project A and Project B.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A portfolio manager is prioritizing projects for a company with a 'growth' strategy. The portfolio includes: Project X (high growth potential, high risk, requires a large investment), Project Y (moderate growth, low risk, moderate investment), and Project Z (low growth, very low risk, low investment). The company has a conservative risk appetite and limited capital. What is the most balanced prioritization approach?

   • APrioritize Project Z first because it has the lowest risk and investment, ensuring capital preservation.
   • BPrioritize Project X first because it has the highest growth potential, regardless of risk.
   • CPrioritize all projects equally and allocate capital based on the order they were submitted.
   • DPrioritize Project Y first, then Project X, and finally Project Z, balancing growth with risk and capital constraints.
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