Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) Application Portfolio Management (APM) Practice Exam

Beginning with application classification in the Guided Setup is essential for organizations at level 1 maturity because it establishes a foundational understanding of the applications in use. In this step, organizations identify and categorize their applications based on various criteria such as functionality, business value, costs, and risks. This classification is crucial as it helps businesses comprehend their current portfolio and identify which applications contribute most to their objectives.

This foundational understanding allows organizations to prioritize their applications for further activities, such as performance evaluation and resource allocation, ensuring that decisions made later in the Guided Setup are based on clear, categorized information. Starting with application maintenance or resource allocation would be premature without first knowing what applications they have and how they are classified. Performance evaluation also requires an understanding of application classification to assess effectiveness accurately.