PfMP Portfolio Governance Practice Question
A portfolio manager identifies that the governance framework is too restrictive, causing project delays. What should the manager do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Propose a review of the governance plan to the Governance Committee to simplify processes.
The manager should review the governance plan and propose changes to the Governance Committee to balance control and agility.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Bypass the governance steps to speed up delivery.
Why it's wrong here
Bypassing governance creates risk.
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Add more staff to the governance committee to speed up decisions.
Why it's wrong here
Larger committees usually slow down decisions.
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Propose a review of the governance plan to the Governance Committee to simplify processes.
Why this is correct
Governance must be right-sized; review is necessary.
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Accept the delays as part of the price of governance.
Why it's wrong here
Effective governance should not unnecessarily impede progress.
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