Question 1

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Financial Appraisal of the option to build a new campus on

the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters.

Decide whether the action taken represents an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project and select the response

that supports your decision.

The cost of the temporary accommodation on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters has been treated as a revenue cost within

the Financial Appraisal. This temporary accommodation is required as part of the construction of the new campus.

Is this an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for the project?

ANo, because the Financial Appraisal should NOT contain revenue costs.

BNo, because construction and refurbishment costs should be treated as capital costs.

CYes, because all construction costs must be accounted for.

DYes, because these represent a cost of developing the scheme.

Answer : B

Question 2

Which statement should be recorded under the Benefits Realization heading?

AThe Pittville Project Manager is responsible for producing regular progress reports for the Senior Responsible Owner of the project.

BThe local university has proposed to run a series of workshops in the Western Area to prepare for university applications.

CThe rationalization of courses to improve pupil/teacher ratios.

DThe Reference Project is based on using the same property management company that maintains Pittville University.

Answer : C

Question 3

Which statement should be recorded under the Risk Management heading?

AThe sports facilities at the new campus are to be hired out to external organizations and groups.

BA project management special advisor has been appointed from a consultancy specializing in the PRINCE2 methodology.

CSchools and universities affected by the Pittville project are to escalate any risks to the Project Manager.

DThe redefinition of jobs is to be communicated to teaching unions before any communications with staff can be issued.

Answer : C

Question 4

Which statement should be recorded under the Post Project Evaluation heading?

AThe Western Area Learning Improvement Programme Director is responsible for delivering the benefits of the Pittville project.

BThe monitoring of anticipated benefits is to be assessed every year, for a ten-year period.

CThe rate of 16-18 year olds in education and training to be increased by at least 15% within three years.

DNew roles will be identified, advertised and assigned before the start of the second academic year of the implementation.

Answer : B

Question 5

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Management Case section of the Full Business Case for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the entry is appropriate for the document identified and select the responses that support your decision.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

The Programme and Project Management Framework section states:

1. The Programme Director is to be responsible for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme.

2. Project progress reports are to be provided to the Consortium at the end of each month.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because the Western Area Learning Consortium should be jointly accountable for the Programme.

BAmend entry 1, because the Senior Responsible Owner should NOT be the Programme Director.

CNo change to entry 1, because this is appropriate.

DRemove entry 2, because project reporting arrangements should be documented in the Project Plan.

ENo change to entry 2, because the project framework should include project reporting arrangements in relation to the programme.

Answer : A, E

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