APMG-International Better-Business-Cases-Practitioner Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Answer the following question about spending objectives for the Pittville project.

The following questions include only true statements about the Pittville project, but only 1 statement is an appropriately defined

SMART spending objective for the stated outcome.

Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for increased 16-18 year-old learners participation?

ATo increase the rate of 16-18-year-olds in education and training by at least 15% within three years.

BTo offer a broader range of education courses for 16-18-year-olds.

CTo accommodate a further 80 full time learners within thePittville University existing facility.

DTo absorb 11-16 year-old pupils from Pittville High into the other schools if all further education units were moved to a new campus.

Answer : A

Question 2

Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for improved efficiency of resources?

ATo increase the utilization of teachers from 75% to 90% within three years.

BTo reduce travel times for staff and students to and from the new campus.

CTo absorb up to 30% growth in the number of 16 to 18-year-old learners within the current establishment of support staff.

DTo create a healthy competition between learning providers to benefit learners.

Answer : A

Question 3

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Proposed key contractual clauses heading?

AStaff at the new campus will automatically become employees of Pittville University with the same terms and conditions of employment.

BThe parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute through negotiations between senior executives of the parties, who have authority to settle the same.

CThe new campus building is to be listed as an asset on the Local Education Authority balance sheet.

DThe return on the investment will repay the sum of the original investment over 10 years.

EThe contract period for development of the new campus is three years.

Answer : A, B

Question 4

The Local Education Authority Director has agreed to be the Senior Responsible Owner. Therefore, they are ultimately responsible

for the realization of benefits resulting from the Pittville project.

Should the responsibilities for the benefits realization arrangements be documented in the Economic Case?

ANo, because the benefits realization arrangements are finalized in the Management Case.

BNo, because the benefits realization takes place during the implementation and operational phases of the project.

CYes, because the plan for the delivery of benefits should be documented within the benefits register and attached to the FBC.

DYes, because changes to the benefits should be identified before the FBC Economic Appraisals.

Answer : A

Question 5

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about scoping the proposal and preparing the Strategic Outline Case for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the approach is appropriate for stage 1, and select the response that supports your decision.

There is a risk that the local planning authority may reject proposals for development of the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This

will cause delays to the project.

Should this risk be recorded as an external non-systemic risk within the Strategic Outline Case?

ANo, because risks should be identified in the Outline Business Case.

BNo, because this is a service risk associated with the design and build phases of the project.

CYes, because the local planning authority is an external organization.

DYes, because changes to the Old Fire Station Headquarters site will affect the environment.

Answer : C

Question 6

An extract of an entry in the benefits register includes the following information:

1. Benefit type: Cash-releasing

2. Description: A net overall saving in the cost of cleaning

3. Target improvement: Reduce overall costs of cleaning contracts by 10% per annum

4. Responsible officer: Pittville University Procurement Manager.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because the benefit type should be 'financial but non-cash-releasing'.

BNo change to entry 1, because the benefit is cash-releasing and should be measured in financial terms.

CAmend entry 3, because the improvement is unknown.

DNo change to entry 3, because the benefits register should indicate the level of improvement expected.

EAmend entry 4, because the SRO should be the responsible officer for all benefits.

Answer : B, D

Question 7

Which detail should be explained in the Commercial Case?

AImplementation timescales agreed for delivery.

BImpact on the organization's income and expenditure account.

CImpact on the organization's balance sheet.

DOverall affordability and funding arrangements for the deal.

Answer : A

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