You are managing a portfolio in a functional organization and resources are shared between operations and projects. You are continuously performing capability and capacity analysis in order to optimize the portfolio. Which of the following capability and capacity analysis is used to just limit the number of components the organization can execute?

1. A. Knowledge Basis
2. B. Financial
3. C. Human Resources
4. D. Assets

Correct Answer: C

The Portfolio Charter is an important document that is referenced throughout the portfolio life cycle. Which of the following is correct regarding the Portfolio Charter purpose and focus?

1. A. Forecasts how and when the portfolio will deliver value to the organization
2. B. Corresponds to the means to the ??to-be?? vision
3. C. High-level prioritization mapping of the portfolio
4. D. Can be used to influence the portfolio??s success

Correct Answer: A

The sponsor came to you asking for a high level timeline to depict the approach that you will take to execute this portfolio. What tools and techniques is useful in your case?

1. A. Strategic Alignment Analysis, Prioritization Analysis, Portfolio Component Inventory
2. B. Gap Analysis, Readiness Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis
3. C. Scenario Analysis, Capability & Capacity Analysis
4. D. Prioritization Analysis, Interdependency Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis

Correct Answer: D

Moving from project management to program management and now being appointed as the first portfolio manager in your cyber warfare company, you know you always wondered what happened to the various reports you had to prepare, and the metrics you had to collect. You are working now to determine critical metrics for portfolio management and decided to involve as many people as possible through questionnaires and surveys. You also held some focus groups. The purpose is to:

1. A. Ensure the metrics that are collected support the SMART principle
2. B. Maximize portfolio value
3. C. Represent the vital few rather than the trivial many
4. D. Can be gathered with minimal disruption

Correct Answer: B

Calculate the composite index for the following portfolio having CPI weight = 80% and SPI weight = 20% Larger image

1. A. 0.9
2. B. 1.5
3. C. 1
4. D. 1.1

Correct Answer: C