Task 8 PFMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A portfolio manager is about to conduct the annual prioritization of portfolio components. The organization has multiple business units with differing strategic priorities, and there is a history of resistance to portfolio decisions. What is the most effective way to engage stakeholders in the prioritization process?

   • AAsk each business unit to submit its own prioritized list and then average them.
   • BPresent the final prioritization results to stakeholders after the decision is made.
   • CLimit stakeholder involvement to the executive sponsor to avoid conflicts.
   • DInvolve key stakeholders in defining evaluation criteria and weighting them according to strategic objectives.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a portfolio component category?

   • AStrategic initiatives
   • BResource histogram
   • CRisk register
   • DProject schedule
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a benefit of engaging stakeholders in portfolio prioritization?

   • AReduced need for strategic alignment
   • BGuaranteed elimination of all risks
   • CIncreased buy-in for prioritization decisions
   • DImmediate approval of all components
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is the main purpose of applying prioritization techniques to portfolio components?

   • ATo eliminate the need for stakeholder input
   • BTo ensure all components are treated equally
   • CTo rank components based on strategic alignment and value
   • DTo assign each component a random order
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6. 10expert · hard

   A portfolio manager is designing a categorization scheme for a diversified conglomerate with business units in manufacturing, retail, and technology. The organization's strategy is to achieve synergies across business units. What is the most effective categorization approach?

   • ACategorize components by technology platform to identify shared infrastructure.
   • BCategorize components by strategic theme, such as synergy creation, market growth, and operational efficiency.
   • CCategorize components by business unit to reflect the organizational structure.
   • DCategorize components by project size to manage resource allocation.
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