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

Question 1

Which statement should be recorded under the Programme and Project Management heading?

AThe Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning for 11 to 18 year olds throughout the Western Area.

BThe redefinition of jobs is to be negotiated with teaching unions and communicated to all staff.

CA financial special advisor has been appointed from Western Area Finance, an auditing organization.

DPlans could meet with substantial opposition from parents and staff.

Answer : B

Question 2

Which 2 observations correctly evaluate risks that could affect the affordability of this project?

AWithout the sale of Pittville High School, the project is no longer viable.

BThe project would still be viable if equipment costs were to double after Year 3.

CIf the other income were to be withdrawn for any reason, LEA Funding alone could fund the running costs of the scheme after Year 3.

DThe project would no longer be affordable if funding were to increase by 5%.

EIncome from the hire of the Sport Facilities must continue to increase every year for the scheme to be viable.

Answer : A, E

Question 3

Which 2 observations correctly evaluate the affordability of the Pittville project?

AThe Financial Appraisal shows that this scheme is unaffordable.

BAt the end of Year 6, E6 million of the initial spending costs will have been recovered.

CThe surplus Income forecast in Year 1 is sufficient to cover the deficit forecast in Year 2.

DThe revenue budget should show how long it will take for the surplus income to cover the initial cost of building the new campus.

EIf expenditure and income continue at the same rate, each subsequent year should return a surplus of 1 million.

Answer : C, E

Question 4

Which 2 observations correctly evaluate the Income?

AThere will be a funding gap in Year 2 when the Expenditure is forecast to exceed the Income.

BThe affordability of the scheme is NOT dependent upon the income from the sale of Pittville High School.

CIncome from the hire of the sports facilities should NOT be shown as a separate source of income.

DFunding to help pay for the construction of the new campus should be shown as a separate source of income in the Revenue Budget.

ELocal Education Authority (LEA) Funding should be moved to the Economic Appraisal.

Answer : A, B

Question 5

Spending objectives, existing arrangements and business needs are now being considered for the Pittville project.

Which entry is NOT a business need?

AThe participations of 16-18-year-olds in education and training in Pittville is slightly below the average for the country. It has fallen over the last few years.

BThe Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and overall learner success rates.

CAt least a 15% increase in the participation of 16-18-year-olds in education and training within the next three years.

DAddress the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an appropriate learning environment.

Answer : C

Question 6

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

Question 7

The Local Education Authority Director has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Owner for the Western Area Learning Improvement Programme.

Which action is MOST appropriate for this role?

AChampion the project when it gets into difficulties.

BConsider the downsizing of 11 to 18-year-old education and training provision elsewhere to offset the new campus.

CDocument the impact of the programme on the organization's income and expenditure account in the programme's business case.

DProvide assurance that the programme has delivered its anticipated benefits.

Answer : A

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