Task 7 PFMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the goal of resource allocation in a strategically aligned portfolio?

   • ATo minimize the total cost of the portfolio
   • BTo optimize the use of resources to achieve strategic objectives
   • CTo use all available resources
   • DTo distribute resources evenly across all components
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2. 2expert · hard

   A portfolio manager at a retail company is reviewing the portfolio's performance against the strategic objective of increasing online sales. The portfolio includes a website redesign project, a mobile app development project, and a social media marketing campaign. The performance data shows that the website redesign is on track, the mobile app is behind schedule, and the social media campaign is exceeding expectations. The company's CEO has asked for a report on the portfolio's strategic alignment. What should the portfolio manager include in the report?

   • AAn analysis of how each component contributes to the online sales objective, including metrics such as website traffic, app downloads, and social media engagement.
   • BA recommendation to cancel the mobile app project due to its schedule delay.
   • CA comparison of the portfolio's performance to industry benchmarks.
   • DA summary of each project's schedule and budget performance.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   How can continuous improvement of strategic alignment be achieved?

   • ABy avoiding any changes to the portfolio
   • BBy reducing stakeholder engagement
   • CBy regularly reviewing portfolio performance and strategic fit
   • DBy focusing only on project-level metrics
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5. 4expert · hard

   A portfolio manager at a multinational corporation is reviewing the governance structure for the portfolio. The organization has a decentralized structure with regional business units, each with its own portfolio. The corporate strategy is to expand into emerging markets, but regional portfolios are heavily weighted toward mature markets. The portfolio manager needs to ensure governance supports strategic alignment across the organization. What is the most effective governance approach?

   • AImplement a governance framework that defines strategic alignment criteria and requires regional portfolios to demonstrate how they support the corporate strategy, with periodic reviews by a corporate committee.
   • BAllow each regional business unit to manage its portfolio independently, as they understand their local markets best.
   • CEstablish a corporate-level portfolio governance board that reviews and approves all regional portfolio decisions.
   • DCreate a new corporate strategy that aligns with the regional portfolios to avoid conflict.
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6. 5application · medium

   A portfolio manager at a university is evaluating the portfolio's performance. The strategic objectives are to increase student enrollment, improve research output, and enhance campus sustainability. The portfolio includes projects for a new student recruitment campaign, a research lab expansion, and a solar panel installation. Which metric would best measure the portfolio's alignment with the enrollment objective?

   • APercentage of projects completed on time
   • BAmount of research funding secured
   • CNumber of applications received from the recruitment campaign
   • DReduction in energy consumption from the solar panels
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