PfMP Portfolio Governance Practice Question
Two components are competing for the same limited resource. What governance tool should the portfolio manager use to resolve this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Evaluate both against the Portfolio Strategic Plan and apply prioritization criteria.
The portfolio manager uses the prioritization criteria established in the governance framework to allocate resources to the most strategic components.
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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Flip a coin to be fair.
Why it's wrong here
Governance should be based on data, not chance.
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Give the resource to the project with the longest timeline.
Why it's wrong here
Timeline is not a strategic prioritization factor.
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Evaluate both against the Portfolio Strategic Plan and apply prioritization criteria.
Why this is correct
This ensures the resource goes to the higher-value strategic initiative.
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Ask the resource manager to decide.
Why it's wrong here
Resource managers follow portfolio-level prioritization decisions.
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