PfMP Portfolio Risk Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary objectives of portfolio risk management?
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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To align risk responses with the portfolio's strategic goals.
Ensuring the portfolio meets its strategic objectives and protecting its value are the core goals.
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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To reduce the workload of the project managers.
Why it's wrong here
Not a primary risk management objective.
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To increase the total number of projects in the portfolio.
Why it's wrong here
Quantity is not a risk management objective.
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To align risk responses with the portfolio's strategic goals.
Why this is correct
Alignment is a core goal.
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To maximize the protection of portfolio value.
Why this is correct
Value protection is a core goal.
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To ensure every project is completed under budget.
Why it's wrong here
This is a project-level target, not a portfolio risk goal.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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