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

A. 1, 2, 3

B. 1, 2, 4

C. 1, 3, 4

D. 2, 3, 4

Which affects how the MoP principles and practices are adapted by an organization?

A. The organization's experience in the use of relevant IT solutions

B. The organization's use of sophisticated approaches

C. The organization's maturity in project and programme management

D. The organization's track record in terms of customer satisfaction

Which statement about the prioritize practice is true?

A. A segmented portfolio should use the same criteria to prioritize each segment

B. Mandatory projects should not be included in the normal prioritization process

C. Prioritization of initiatives should be based on an estimate of financial benefits that may be achieved

D. A mandatory requirement should be reviewed to ensure that the planned change is cost effective

What has as its purpose - to collate key information for senior management on those change initiatives that will deliver the greatest contribution to the strategic objectives?

A. Portfolio delivery cycle

B. Portfolio management principles

C. Portfolio definition cycle

D. Management control practice

Which portfolio definition practice collates information from the portfolio definition cycle and creates a Portfolio Strategy?

A. Prioritize

B. Plan

C. Categorize

D. Balance