PFMP · Question #262
An active portfolio's performance is being reviewed in a portfolio governance meeting in a large organization. A key stakeholder expresses a desire to know how a program within the portfolio is meetin
The correct answer is A. benefits realization plan.. The benefits realization plan is the primary document that defines the expected benefits, timelines, and metrics used to measure whether a program is delivering value as planned. It directly answers the stakeholder's question by tracking actual benefit delivery against planned ou
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An active portfolio's performance is being reviewed in a portfolio governance meeting in a large organization. A key stakeholder expresses a desire to know how a program within the portfolio is meeting its objectives, specifically how the program's performance compares with planned outcomes. One of the primary documents that the portfolio manager should request from the program manager in order to satisfy the stakeholder's request is the program:
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- Abenefits realization plan.
- Bbusiness case.
- Cmaster schedule.
- Dfinancial analysis.
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(22 responses)- A82% (18)
- B5% (1)
- C9% (2)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
The benefits realization plan is the primary document that defines the expected benefits, timelines, and metrics used to measure whether a program is delivering value as planned. It directly answers the stakeholder's question by tracking actual benefit delivery against planned outcomes. The business case (B) justifies the program's existence but is a static pre-approval document, not an ongoing performance tracker. The master schedule (C) shows timelines but does not reflect benefit achievement. The financial analysis (D) covers costs but not the full spectrum of program objectives and benefit delivery. Only the benefits realization plan ties program performance to its intended value outcomes.
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