PMI Exam PfMP Topic 2 Question 71 Discussion

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Question #: 71
Topic #: 2

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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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Clare

1 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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Velda

4 days ago

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

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Katy

17 days ago

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

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Eden

1 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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Ivette

16 hours ago

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

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Pok

1 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

2 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

5 days ago

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

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Latrice

10 days ago

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

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Vince

1 months ago

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

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Winfred

2 months 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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