PFMP · Question #405
As a portfolio manager, you map the business value areas to each component in your portfolio in order to maintain alignment with the organizational strategy. What is the mechanism that will be used fo
The correct answer is B. Performance Metrics. Performance metrics are the mechanism used to track measurement areas and assess how the portfolio component mix is performing. They provide quantifiable indicators aligned to strategic value areas.
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As a portfolio manager, you map the business value areas to each component in your portfolio in order to maintain alignment with the organizational strategy. What is the mechanism that will be used for tracking areas of measurement for assessing how the mix of portfolio components is performing?
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- ABenefits Realization
- BPerformance Metrics
- CManage Portfolio Value
- DPortfolio Roadmap
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- B95% (20)
Why each option
Performance metrics are the mechanism used to track measurement areas and assess how the portfolio component mix is performing. They provide quantifiable indicators aligned to strategic value areas.
Benefits realization is a management activity focused on ensuring that planned benefits from components are actually achieved over time, not the tracking mechanism used to measure the component mix.
Performance metrics are the defined key performance indicators and measurement areas used to assess the performance of the portfolio component mix, enabling the portfolio manager to quantify value delivery, track strategic alignment, and report results to stakeholders and governance bodies.
Manage Portfolio Value is a portfolio management process, not a measurement mechanism or tool used to track performance areas.
The Portfolio Roadmap is a planning and communication document that shows sequencing and timelines of components, not a performance measurement mechanism.
Concept tested: Performance metrics for portfolio component mix assessment
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/standard-for-portfolio-management
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