PfMP Portfolio Governance Practice Question
What is the main goal of portfolio governance audits?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To verify compliance with the Portfolio Governance Plan and identify process improvements.
Audits ensure that the defined governance processes are being followed and that the portfolio is operating within its mandates.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To verify compliance with the Portfolio Governance Plan and identify process improvements.
Why this is correct
This captures the essence of an audit.
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To fire underperforming project managers.
Why it's wrong here
This is not the purpose of a governance audit.
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To assign new tasks to the team.
Why it's wrong here
Audits do not assign tasks.
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To increase the budget of the projects.
Why it's wrong here
Audits are about compliance, not budget increases.
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