PeopleCert 106 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Identify the missing words in the following sentence. A consequence of a well-functioning portfolio delivery cycle is a portfolio [?] by enabling resource re-allocation when required.

Athat remains strategically aligned

Bthat has clarity on its high-level scope

Cwhere the portfolio governance body makes informed decisions on composition

Dthat matches planned changes with its capacity to deliver

Answer : D

Question 2

Which are suggested techniques to align the portfolio with strategy where measures of strategic success have not been clearly defined?

1. Rate the strategic contribution of an initiative as critical, highly desirable or desirable

2. Split the available funding into relevant portfolio segments

3. Create a Portfolio Strategy

4. Senior managers debate strategic alignment and come to a collective decision on the portfolio

A1, 2, 3

B1, 2, 4

C1, 3, 4

D2, 3, 4

Answer : C

Question 3

Which statements about the Portfolio Office (headed by the Portfolio Manager) are true?

1. It helps to ensure that a consistent approach is applied across the portfolio

2. It prepares the Portfolio Strategy and Delivery Plan

3. It is a temporary structure set up to assist with the delivery of change

4. It provides assurance to senior management on effective delivery of change

A1, 2, 3

B1, 2, 4

C1, 3, 4

D2, 3, 4

Answer : B

Question 4

What term describes portfolio delivery in the context of MoP?

Apractice

Btechnique

Cprinciple

Dcycle

Answer : B

Question 5

Which is a purpose of the categorize practice?

ATo obtain a clear and transparent view of what is in the development pipeline

BTo enable effective decision-making on the optimum use of funding and other resources

CTo ensure that every change initiative falls into a category that directly contributes to strategic objectives

DTo ensure that every category contains at least one change initiative

Answer : B

Question 6

Which is a benefit of portfolio management?

AEnables best management practices such as PRINCE2 and MSP to be mandated

BJustifies the application of sophisticated software tools

CEnables more efficient resource utilization

DDetailed approaches are prescribed that are applicable to most organizations

Answer : C

Question 7

How does the identification of value drivers help an organization to prioritize change initiatives?

ABy focusing on the external factors which drive and shape strategy

BBy allowing a relative weighting to be applied to each driver identified

CBy identifying the value of each of the benefits resulting from change

DBy ensuring that all value drivers are specified as monetary values

Answer : B

PeopleCert 106 Management of Portfolio Foundation (MOP) Exam Practice Test