Which is a purpose of the categorize practice?

Question

Options

• 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
• DTo ensure that every category contains at least one change initiative

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  90% (36)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option B is correct because the primary purpose of the categorize practice is to group change initiatives in a way that allows leaders to assess trade-offs and make informed decisions about where to allocate limited funding, capacity, and other resources across the portfolio.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A describes the purpose of the visualize (or pipeline visibility) practice, not categorize - seeing what's in the pipeline is about transparency, not categorization.
• C is a distortion; categorize doesn't require every initiative to directly contribute to strategy - some categories may address operational needs, compliance, or risk, not just strategic goals.
• D is backwards logic - categories are defined to serve decision-making purposes, not to ensure they stay populated; an empty category is fine if no current initiatives fit it.

Memory tip: Think of "categorize" as the practice that answers "how do we sort our work so we can spend money wisely?" - whenever you see resource allocation or funding decisions, that's your cue that categorize is in play.

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