PfMP Portfolio Governance Practice Question
Which THREE responsibilities does a portfolio manager have regarding the Portfolio Governance Plan?
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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Developing and documenting the plan.
The manager is responsible for creating, monitoring, and updating the governance plan as the business environment evolves.
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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Developing and documenting the plan.
Why this is correct
The manager is the primary owner.
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Ensuring compliance with the plan across the portfolio.
Why this is correct
The manager enforces the governance process.
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Ordering stationery for the PMO office.
Why it's wrong here
This is an administrative task.
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Periodically reviewing the plan for necessary updates.
Why this is correct
Governance must be maintained for effectiveness.
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Creating all the individual project code.
Why it's wrong here
This is a developer task.
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