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

Question 1

The Benefits Realization Framework section states:

1. It was identified in the OBC that existing schools and universities play a major role in the success or otherwise of the Pittville

project. A strategy for Learning Provider engagement is to be prepared.

2. A senior manager within the Local Education Authority is ultimately responsible for benefits realization.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because the strategy for the realization of benefits should be confirmed within the OBC.

BDelete entry 1, because schools and universities will be responsible for the delivery of the benefits.

CNo change to entry 1, because the strategy for the realization of benefits should be revisited and re-affirmed within the FBC.

DAmend entry 2, because the project manager is responsible for benefits realization.

ENo change to entry 2, because this is appropriate to this section.

Answer : B, C

Question 2

Providing better facilities, improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of education courses.

Which of the key objectives for spend are these objectives based on?

AEconomy.

BEfficiency.

CEffectiveness.

DCompliance.

Answer : C

Question 3

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 4

The current establishment of support staff will be able to absorb 30% growth in numbers of 16 - 18-year-old learners.

This information has been:

1. Entered in the benefits register

2. Classed as a cash-releasing benefit.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because benefits should be described only in the Economic Case.

BNo change to entry 1, because non cash-releasing benefits should be entered in the benefits register.

CAmend entry 2, because the benefit class should be 'non-cash-releasing'.

DNo change to entry 2, because an increase in productivity is classified as cash-releasing.

ENo change to entry 2, because a growth in learner numbers will result in additional revenue.

Answer : B, C

Question 5

The Management Case states that, because the Pittville project is part of the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme:

1. A benefits realization strategy and benefits register are NOT required for the project.

2. All benefits will be tracked at the programme level.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because all projects should use a benefits register to identify key benefits and how they will be tracked.

BAmend entry 1, because the benefits realization strategy for the project should outline how the programme's approach to realizing benefits is being adapted for the project.

CAmend entry 2, because the potential benefits from the project should be documented only in the Economic Case.

DNo change to entry 2, because when a project is part of a wider programme, benefits should be tracked only at the programme level.

ENo change to entry 2, because tracking benefits at the programme level will help to avoid double counting of benefits from different projects.

Answer : A, B

Question 6

The benefits realization strategy states that the following:

1. Benefits will be entered in the benefits register

2. Only cash-releasing benefits will be tracked in the benefits register.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because benefits should be captured in the benefits realization strategy.

BNo change to entry 1, because the benefits register should capture all benefits.

CAmend entry 2, because all key benefits, whether or NOT they are cash-releasing, should be identified and monitored.

DNo change to entry 2, because all benefits should be measured in financial terms.

ENo change to entry 2, because only financial benefits should be included in the business case.

Answer : B, C

Question 7

Answer the following questions about the benefits realization strategy, framework and plans that have been drafted 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 Management Case states that the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme Director is ultimately responsible for:

1. Delivering the benefits of the Pittville project

2. Ensuring arrangements have been made to realize the benefits.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme and project should be ultimately responsible for delivering the benefits.

BAmend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme should delegate responsibility for delivering benefits to the Project Manager.

CAmend entry 2, because the SRO of the programme should ensure that mechanisms are in place for realizing benefits.

DNo change to entry 2, because the delivery of benefits should be tracked at programme level.

ENo change to entry 2, because the Programme Director should report on the delivery of benefits to the other members of the Consortium.

Answer : A, D

APMG-International Better Business Cases Practitioner Exam Practice Test