All of the following statements concerning project portfolios are true EXCEPT:
A) The projects in a portfolio are managed as a group to achieve strategic business objectives.
B) Portfolios cannot include operations and programs.
C) Portfolios usually include a mix of some high-risk, high-reward projects and some low-risk projects.
D) Each project in the portfolio should have a direct impact on the organization.

Question

All of the following statements concerning project portfolios are true EXCEPT:​ 
A) The projects in a portfolio are managed as a group to achieve strategic business objectives. 
B) Portfolios cannot include operations and programs. 
C) Portfolios usually include a mix of some high-risk, high-reward projects and some low-risk projects. 
D) Each project in the portfolio should have a direct impact on the organization.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "Portfolios cannot include operations and programs" is not true. In fact, project portfolios can include a mix of projects, programs, and operations to achieve the strategic objectives of an organization. Therefore, option B is the incorrect statement.

All of the Following Statements Concerning Project Portfolios Are True