PfMP Portfolio Performance Management Practice Question
A portfolio manager realizes that a major technology shift makes several current projects obsolete. What is the most responsible action?
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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Initiate a portfolio review to assess the impact and potentially cancel the projects.
The portfolio must be optimized for the current environment; obsolete projects must be stopped.
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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Ask the steering committee to ban new technology.
Why it's wrong here
This is impractical and ignores market trends.
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Wait for the project managers to flag the issue.
Why it's wrong here
The portfolio manager should be proactive.
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Continue the projects until the end of the year.
Why it's wrong here
This is a waste of resources.
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Initiate a portfolio review to assess the impact and potentially cancel the projects.
Why this is correct
This ensures resources are re-focused on relevant work.
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