In your diversified chicken products company, your portfolio of components in progress consists of approximately 175 programs, projects, and other work. Generally, at each Portfolio Review Board meeting, about 35 new proposals are reviewed to see if they should be part of the portfolio. As the portfolio manager, you have set up categories for these components. They are useful to facilitate portfolio optimization because:
Correct Answer:
D
You are the portfolio manager for your military-vehicle service firm, which has been in existence for 20 years. You have a number of components under way, and others in the pipeline. One component involves a new gas detection system, which uses new technology. It has interfaces with two other existing components plus one in development. Recently, a simulator, used by three components, had to be shut down completely as it was leaking nitrogen and could lead to asphyxiation. You reported it immediately to the Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Safety Administration. This is an example of a:
Correct Answer:
A
As a portfolio manager and as part of your governance role, you use multiple tools and techniques to monitor and control the portfolio and maintain oversight. Which of the following can be used as tools and techniques in your role in oversight?
Correct Answer:
B
You have been assigned as the manager for a major transformation portfolio in your company. You have a new direction in sight and you need to work with the team to attain the end goal and achieve the expected strategy. You are currently in the middle of developing the strategic plan and require the following inputs
Correct Answer:
B
Portfolios include a lot of work and as a portfolio manager you need to keep an eye on the value realization while maintaining the strategic alignment. You are currently aggregating value delivered by the portfolio components. What can you use to help you in this context?
Correct Answer:
A
