The Central Method Used in a Portfolio Analysis Is to

question 20

Multiple Choice

The central method used in a portfolio analysis is to

• A) inventory all of the organization's information systems projects and assets.
• B) perform a weighted comparison of the criteria used to evaluate a system.
• C) survey a large sample of managers on their objectives, decision-making process, and uses and needs for data and information.
• D) interview a small number of top managers to identify their goals and criteria for achieving success.

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Definitions:

Collateralized Debt Obligation

A type of structured asset-backed security (ABS) with multiple tranches that can invest in different types of debt, including bonds and loans, which are grouped together.

Corporate Loans

Loans provided to companies to finance their operations, investments, or expansion projects.

Credit Default Swaps

Financial derivative contracts that allow an investor to swap or offset their credit risk with that of another investor.

Securitization

The process of converting an asset, often a loan or a group of loans, into a marketable security, typically for raising capital.