PFMP · Question #427
One of the junior portfolio managers learned that she needs to use the roadmap as an input to the portfolio management plan development. She does not understand why, and she came to you for advice…
The correct answer is D. High-level timelines in roadmap are used to define low-level schedule and timelines for portfolio. The Portfolio Roadmap serves as an input to the Portfolio Management Plan development because it contains high-level timelines and milestone information that inform the detailed schedule and planning structures within the management plan. The roadmap shows the intended sequence…
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One of the junior portfolio managers learned that she needs to use the roadmap as an input to the portfolio management plan development. She does not understand why, and she came to you for advice. What is your advice to her?
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- ARoadmap contains the portfolio structure which is used to structure the components for
- BRoadmap is not an input to this process
- CRoadmap provides the prioritization model to the portfolio management plan
- DHigh-level timelines in roadmap are used to define low-level schedule and timelines for portfolio
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A9% (5)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D86% (48)
Explanation
The Portfolio Roadmap serves as an input to the Portfolio Management Plan development because it contains high-level timelines and milestone information that inform the detailed schedule and planning structures within the management plan. The roadmap shows the intended sequence and timing of portfolio components at a macro level, and this information is used to define lower-level schedules, resource planning windows, reporting cycles, and governance checkpoints within the Portfolio Management Plan. Option A is incorrect-the portfolio structure comes from the Portfolio Charter, not the roadmap. Option B is factually wrong; the roadmap is indeed an input. Option C is incorrect-the prioritization model is found in the Portfolio Strategic Plan, not the roadmap.
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