Question 1

What is this the purpose of: To ensure the successful implementation of the planned change initiatives as agreed in the Portfolio Strategy and Delivery Plan?

Options :

A : Portfolio definition cycle

B : Understand practice

C : Portfolio delivery cycle

D : Strategy alignment principle

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a main element of the benefits management practice?

Options :

A : Clear arrangements for benefits tracking

B : A portfolio-level Benefits Realization Plan

C : Inclusion of re-appraisal of benefits in portfolio-level reviews

D : Demonstrable senior management commitment

Answer: C

Question 3

How does portfolio management support effective corporate governance?

Options :

A : Portfolio management assesses whether the programmes and projects within the portfolio are necessary, sufficient, achievable and affordable

B : Portfolio management develops delivery capability across the organization

C : Portfolio management aligns performance and portfolio reporting in terms of timing and content

D : Portfolio management links delivery of the organization-s strategic objectives with investment in change in a transparent way that enhances effective accountability

Answer: D

Question 4

Which is a way of sustaining progress in the implementation of portfolio management?

Options :

A : Introduce completely new processes for portfolio management rather than trying to build on existing organizational processes

B : Adopt a big bang approach rather than an incremental or staged approach

C : Align reward and recognition processes for senior management to appropriate behaviours

D : Ensure the organization uses the most sophisticated software solution available rather than tailoring the tools that it already uses

Answer: C

Question 5

Promoting an energized culture that is focused on collaborative working in the interests of the organization as a whole is a responsibility of which portfolio role?

Options :

A : Portfolio Progress Group/Change Delivery Committee

B : Portfolio Manager

C : Business Change Director/Portfolio Director

D : Portfolio Benefits Manager

Answer: A