202 ◾ PfMP® Exam Practice Tests and Study Guide
159. b. Portfolio process assets
In conducting a strategic alignment analysis, its results then are part of
the portfolio process assets and can be referenced later and as needed
by the portfolio manager.
Portfolio Management Standard, pp.54–55
Task 3 in the ECO in Strategic Alignment
160. b. Provides information about interdependencies that may affect objectives
The roadmap is an input to the Plan Communication Management Plan
process. Since it includes interdependencies among the components,
it is useful to review as this information may affect communications
objectives.
Portfolio Management Standard, p. 108
Task 2 in the ECO in Communications
161. b. Decided to use a an outside facilitator when meetings are held
In the Provide Portfolio Oversight process, elicitation techniques, includ-
ing facilitation, often are used to provide oversight.
Portfolio Management Standard, p. 83
Task 1 in the ECO in Governance
162. d. Use a standardized format across components
Portfolio reports are an input to the Manage Portfolio Value process.
While a variety of reports can be used, the objective is to ensure
the reports support content and follow a standardized format across
components.
Portfolio Management Standard, p. 98
Task 3 in the ECO in Performance
163. a. Evaluate if the benets of the portfolio are aligned with organizational
strategy
Reports on benets are useful as they explain whether there is utility to
the organization and other beneciaries. Therefore, these reports show
alignment with strategy. If the components are not aligned with strat-
egy, the portfolio process is not adding value, and changes are needed.
Portfolio Management Standard, p. 83
Task 1 in the ECO in Governance