PfMP Portfolio Governance Practice Question
How does a portfolio audit contribute to portfolio governance?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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By evaluating the effectiveness of the governance framework and ensuring process compliance.
Audits identify gaps, process failures, and non-compliance, allowing for continuous improvement of the governance framework.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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By evaluating the effectiveness of the governance framework and ensuring process compliance.
Why this is correct
This is the core purpose of a governance audit.
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By authorizing the next year's budget.
Why it's wrong here
Budgeting is a planning function.
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By enforcing project management compliance with technical standards.
Why it's wrong here
Audits cover the entire portfolio, not just technical standards.
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By selecting new projects for the portfolio.
Why it's wrong here
Selection is part of the authorization process.
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