Is a construction worker required to build a portfolio?
Rationale first then the answer.
Construction workers build physical constructs, usually buildings or structures. A portfolio is a collection of items of a similar type, including art, writing, or financial investments.. The answer is: no.

Are fresh garlic cloves as easy to eat as roasted garlic cloves?
Rationale first then the answer.
Allicin is the component of garlic that makes it 'spicy' feeling in the mouth. When garlic is cooked, the Allicin in it is removed.. The answer is: no.

Could someone theoretically use an armadillo as a shield?
Rationale first then the answer.
Armadillos have hard armor made of dermal bone. Humans have ended up in the hospital due to bullets ricocheting against an armadillo's shell.. The answer is: yes.