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The question describes the core activities of the "Optimize Portfolio" process, specifically focusing on allocating resource capacity against demand. The most direct and applicable analysis methods for this task are resource optimization techniques. Resource leveling aims to balance resource demand with available supply. Project sequencing and dependency analysis are critical for understanding constraints and creating a feasible allocation plan. These techniques are used to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze how to best schedule and assign resources across the portfolio to maximize value within existing constraints.

A. Performing Status and trend analysis, Re-balancing methods, Investment choice tools, exposure charts: This is a mix of techniques from different processes; status/trend analysis is for monitoring, not prospective resource optimization.
B. Performing Quantitative analysis and Sensitivity analysis: This is too generic. While sensitivity analysis can be part of optimization, this option lacks the specific resource-focused techniques required.
C. Performing Cost-benefit analysis, quantitative analysis, scenario analysis, probability analysis, SWOT analysis, Market/competitor analysis and business value analysis: These methods are primarily used for evaluating and selecting individual components, not for optimizing resource allocation across an entire portfolio.

1. Project Management Institute. (2017). The Standard for Portfolio Management (4th ed.). Section 6.3.2.4 Resource Optimization Techniques, p. 85. "Resource optimization techniques are used to adjust the planned start and finish dates of portfolio component activities to balance the demand for resources with the available supply."

2. Project Management Institute. (2017). The Standard for Portfolio Management (4th ed.). Section 6.3.2.5 Dependency Analysis, p. 85. "Dependency analysis is used to establish the sequence of portfolio components." This is a prerequisite for effective resource allocation.

3. Badiru, A. B., & Osisanya, S. O. (2016). Project management for the oil and gas industry: A world-class approach. CRC press. (Chapter on resource management details techniques like resource leveling and sequencing as fundamental to optimizing resource allocation in complex project environments).