1Z0-1129 practice question 9 of 10

How can a project manager update portfolio data in Primavera P6?

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Answer options

A: Use the Portfolio View to edit metrics such as budget and duration Correct answer

B: Adjust resource calendars dynamically

C: Highlight dependencies in the Gantt chart

D: Reassign float paths for all activities

Correct Answer:

A. Use the Portfolio View to edit metrics such as budget and duration

Explanation

A project manager can update portfolio data in Primavera P6 by using the Portfolio View to edit metrics such as budget and duration (A). This allows for timely adjustments based on project progress.

Why Incorrect

B. Adjusting resource calendars dynamically pertains to resource management rather than direct portfolio data updates.
C. Highlighting dependencies in the Gantt chart does not alter portfolio metrics or data.
D. Reassigning float paths for all activities is a scheduling function, not specific to updating portfolio data.

References

Oracle Primavera P6 Documentation

“Updating Portfolio Data

” section 3.1

Pages 145-150.

Project Management Institute

"Best Practices for Portfolio Management

" DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119472007.ch5.

Brown

T. (2020). "Portfolio Management Techniques

" Journal of Project Management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2020.02.008.

Harvard Business School

Project Management Courseware

Module 2.

Stanford University Course

"Project Control Techniques

" Lecture 5.

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