Discuss PMI PfMP Exam Topic 5 Question 30

Assume you are the portfolio manager for your pork producing company, the market leader in your country. Over time, the industry has recovered from trichinosis as a risk. Your company has added new components to its portfolio, and many have been to demonstrate to the public that its products are safe. It implemented the Agriculture Department's and Food and Drug Administration's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations and is enhancing its image as 'the other white meat'. However, now the entire industry is faced with a new epidemic known as porcine epidemic virus, which is affecting pigs in 22 different states, and profits have decreased significantly. New components now must be added to the portfolio. This situation shows:

AResource re-allocation is required

BRisk management is essential

CThe ROI of the new components must be determined

DPortfolio rebalancing has led to the new components being in the top five priority list

Suggested Answer: B

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11 comments · newest first

Shawna 1 year ago

Not sure if the new components will really help with ROI.

Joseph 1 year ago

Resource re-allocation is definitely needed now.

Jerry 1 year ago

Surprised to see another virus hit the industry.

Long 1 year ago

Totally agree, we need to adapt quickly!

Mertie 1 year ago

Risk management is essential in this situation.

Tammy 1 year ago

Portfolio rebalancing seems relevant, but I wonder if it really should be the top priority given the current health crisis.

Kristeen 1 year ago

I think we might need to evaluate the ROI of the new components, but I can't recall if that was emphasized in our practice questions.

Michell 1 year ago

This situation definitely highlights the importance of risk management, especially with a new epidemic affecting profits.

Mariko 1 year ago

I remember studying how resource allocation can shift during crises, but I'm not sure if that's the main focus here.

Eugene 1 year ago

Opportunity cost, got it. That's the cost of the benefit you give up by choosing one option over another.

Devora 1 year ago

Based on the information provided, I believe the correct answer is B. The new file is in app_project, and it needs to override the one in client_project, so that cartridge needs to come before the others. The order of the remaining cartridges doesn't seem to matter, so B seems like the best choice.

PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 5 Question 30 Discussion