PMP Exam Set F – Q15

Projects, portfolios and programs are different entities in an organization. Which of the following choices states a correct relationship between them?

A. A portfolio consists of a collection of projects or programs that are grouped together to achieve strategic business objectives. The projects or programs need not be directly related.
B. A project is a collection of programs and portfolios that are grouped together to achieve the project objectives.
C. A program consists of a collection of projects or portfolios that are grouped together to achieve strategic business objectives.
D. A program is a collection of projects that are grouped together for convenience. It may include unrelated work if the work is under the same business division.

A. A portfolio consists of a collection of projects or programs that are grouped together to achieve strategic business objectives. The projects or programs need not be directly related.