Which statement about the prioritize practice is true?

Question

Options

• AInvestment criteria used should be the same for each segment of the portfolio
• BThe Portfolio Office should approve the prioritized list of changes before presentation to
• CMandatory changes (e.g. legal requirements) do not need to be included in the prioritization
• DStakeholders should be able to see evidence that all changes have been assessed fairly and

• A
  9% (3)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  86% (30)

Explanation

Option D is correct because transparency is a core principle of the prioritize practice - stakeholders must have confidence that all proposed changes have been evaluated using consistent, fair criteria, which builds trust and supports governance accountability. Without visible evidence of fair assessment, the prioritization process loses credibility and stakeholder buy-in.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is false because different portfolio segments (e.g., mandatory vs. strategic vs. operational) legitimately require different investment criteria suited to their nature and risk profile - one-size-fits-all criteria would be inappropriate.
• B is false because the Portfolio Office typically facilitates and supports the prioritization process rather than acting as an approval authority; approval authority rests with the governance body or senior stakeholders.
• C is false because mandatory changes (legal, regulatory, compliance) must be included in prioritization - they still consume capacity and resources, and excluding them would give a distorted picture of the portfolio.

Memory tip: Think of the prioritize practice as a courtroom - every change must be "tried" by the same fair process, and stakeholders are the "jury" who need to see the evidence. Fairness and transparency = D.

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