PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

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Question #: 74
Topic #: 1

The portfolio undergoes a lot of changes through the portfolio life cycle, and the state of the portfolio changes on the go. Some components are terminated, other are added and initiated. When it comes to the authorize portfolio process, which of the following represents the state of the portfolio

AList of current components that need to be weighted, scored and ranked

BList of selected and balanced components

CList of strategically aligned portfolio components without the need for them to be balanced

DList of selected, balanced and authorized components ready to be initiated

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Suggested Answer: B

by Dominga at Sep 14, 2024, 11:21 PM

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Kanisha

5 months ago

A is just a starting point, not the state of the portfolio.

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Delmy

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about D? Sounds too final.

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Ernest

5 months ago

C seems off, how can you align without balance?

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Tom

5 months ago

I think B makes more sense, balance is key.

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Mertie

6 months ago

Definitely D, it’s all about the authorized components!

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Lashon

6 months ago

I recall a similar question where we had to identify the state of a portfolio, and I think it was about the components being selected and authorized, so maybe D again?

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Selma

6 months ago

I feel like option C could also be a contender since it talks about strategic alignment, but I'm not completely confident about the balance aspect.

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Carlene

6 months ago

I think option D sounds right because it mentions components that are ready to be initiated, which aligns with what we practiced in class.

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Edison

6 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of having a balanced portfolio, but I'm not sure if that means it has to be fully authorized first.

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Carin

6 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the answer is D. The question is specifically asking about the state of the portfolio during the authorize portfolio process, and that aligns with the description of "selected, balanced and authorized components ready to be initiated."

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Rosendo

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to focus on the "authorize portfolio process" part of the question. That suggests the correct answer is the list of selected, balanced, and authorized components.

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Mica

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the difference between "selected and balanced" and "strategically aligned" components. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Cherri

7 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the portfolio life cycle process correctly before answering.

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Nada

11 months ago

Maybe the portfolio could do some trust falls or team-building exercises to get all those components balanced and ready to go. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?

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Broderick

11 months ago

C) List of strategically aligned portfolio components without the need for them to be balanced

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Amie

11 months ago

B) List of selected and balanced components

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Helene

11 months ago

A) List of current components that need to be weighted, scored and ranked

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Jaleesa

12 months ago

A) is tempting, but it's not quite right. The portfolio has already gone through the weighting, scoring, and ranking processes before the authorize stage.

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Walton

11 months ago

C) List of strategically aligned portfolio components without the need for them to be balanced

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Caitlin

11 months ago

D) List of selected, balanced and authorized components ready to be initiated

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Julian

11 months ago

D) List of selected, balanced and authorized components ready to be initiated

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Alpha

11 months ago

C) List of strategically aligned portfolio components without the need for them to be balanced

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Donette

11 months ago

B) List of selected and balanced components

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Solange

12 months ago

B) List of selected and balanced components

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Marvel

12 months ago

A) List of current components that need to be weighted, scored and ranked

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Danica

12 months ago

C) is an interesting option, but I don't think that's the right answer. The portfolio needs to be balanced, not just strategically aligned, during the authorize process.

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Deeann

1 year ago

I'm torn between B) and D), but I think D) is the way to go. The portfolio needs to be selected, balanced, and authorized before the components can be initiated, right?

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Francoise

1 year ago

D) List of selected, balanced and authorized components ready to be initiated seems like the correct answer. The question is asking about the state of the portfolio during the authorize portfolio process, and this option best describes that state.

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