PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PfMP exam

Question #: 71
Topic #: 2

In a portfolio you have a continuous interaction between the portfolio and its components. The approach is top down when it comes to offering guidelines and approaches and becomes bottom up when the components report status and progress to the portfolio. Metrics are used for measuring the performance. They need to be meaningful in order to be able to provide clear and logical targets, and in order to be able to be measured. Which guideline is used in order to develop meaningful measures?

ASpecific, Meaningful, Achievable, Reachable, Timed

BSpecific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time bound

CSpecific, Meaningful, Accurate, Reachable, Timed

DStrong, Meaningful, Accurate, Reachable, Timed

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Suggested Answer: C

by Val at Aug 23, 2024, 06:06 PM

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Flo

5 months ago

I thought it was A at first, but B seems more accurate.

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Torie

5 months ago

I’ve always used B for setting targets, works like a charm!

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Jarvis

5 months ago

Wait, is "Attainable" really the right word? Sounds off to me.

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Eloisa

5 months ago

Totally agree with B, it makes the most sense!

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Valentin

6 months ago

I think the answer is B, it’s the SMART criteria.

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Roxane

6 months ago

I thought it was about being Specific and Measurable, but I can't remember if "Attainable" or "Achievable" was the right term.

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Miesha

6 months ago

I feel like "Meaningful" is important, but I can't recall if it was in the right combination.

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Man

6 months ago

I think it might be option B, the one with Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time bound. That sounds familiar from our practice questions.

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Gaston

6 months ago

I remember something about SMART criteria, but I'm not sure if it's the exact wording.

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Craig

6 months ago

I've got a good feeling about option B. The SMART framework seems like the most comprehensive and well-known guideline for creating meaningful, measurable goals.

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Shawn

6 months ago

The wording of this question is a bit confusing. I need to re-read it slowly and make sure I understand the context before selecting an answer.

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Vince

6 months ago

Okay, the question is asking about guidelines for developing meaningful metrics, so I'll focus on analyzing each answer option to determine which one best fits that criteria.

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Denny

6 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I think the SMART guideline is the key to developing meaningful measures.

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Davida

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between "Achievable" and "Attainable" in the answer choices. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Martina

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The answer is D - go to the User Manager, select the user, and click Unlock in the navigation ribbon. That's the quickest way to unlock a locked account without having to reset the password.

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Clare

11 months ago

SMART all the way, baby! If it's not SMART, it's not worth the effort. B is the clear winner here.

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Major

10 months ago

SMART goals make all the difference in measuring performance. B is the right guideline to follow.

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Velda

10 months ago

Absolutely, SMART criteria are essential for developing meaningful measures. B all the way!

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Katy

11 months ago

I agree, SMART goals are the way to go. B is definitely the best choice.

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Eden

12 months ago

D? Really? 'Strong' instead of 'Measurable'? Come on, that's just silly. I'm sticking with B, no doubt about it.

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Jenelle

10 months ago

I also think B is the right choice. It covers all the important aspects for developing meaningful measures.

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Emilio

10 months ago

Yeah, B makes the most sense. It's important for the measures to be measurable and realistic.

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Ivette

10 months ago

I agree, 'Strong' doesn't really fit in with the other options. B is definitely the best choice.

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Pok

12 months ago

C seems like the right answer to me. 'Meaningful' and 'Accurate' are key for developing good metrics. I'm feeling confident about this one.

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Margurite

12 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. They all sound pretty similar, but I'll go with B just to be safe. Gotta love those acronyms, am I right?

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Sarina

10 months ago

Latrice: Definitely, that's how you know if you're on the right track.

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Latrice

10 months ago

User 2: Yeah, I agree. It's important to have clear targets and be able to measure progress.

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Vince

11 months ago

User 1: I think B is the right choice. It's all about being specific and measurable.

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Winfred

1 year ago

I think the answer is B. It's the classic SMART guideline for developing meaningful measures - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

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