You have already created portfolio scenarios (what-if analysis) by reviewing components against prioritization criteria and using analysis techniques (e.g., options analysis, risk analysis, SWOT analy

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Options

• AYou are doing this in order to
• BProvide a guiding framework to operationalize the organizational strategic goals and objectives
• CEvaluate and select viable options
• DCreate a basis for decision making
• EProvide governance with a rationale for decision making

• A
  7% (2)
• C
  17% (5)
• D
  72% (21)
• E
  3% (1)

Explanation

After completing the what-if scenario analysis and developing prioritized portfolio scenarios, the purpose of recommending specific scenarios and components is to create a structured, evidence-based foundation for decision making. The scenario analysis and prioritization work done beforehand produces comparable options; recommending from among them translates that analytical work into actionable decision inputs. Option B ('guiding framework for operationalizing goals') is the purpose of the Portfolio Strategic Plan, not scenario recommendations. Option C ('evaluate and select viable options') describes the step that precedes the recommendation - evaluation happens before the recommendation is made. Option E ('rationale for governance') is a benefit of the recommendation, but the primary purpose framed by the PMI Standard for Portfolio Management is establishing the decision-making basis.

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