CIMA CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following are classed as part of the move stage of Lewin's model of change?

Select ALL that apply.

AMake sure the process is well managed and co-ordinated

BEnsure details of the changes occurring are communicated effectively

CMake sure everyone is given the necessary skills

DAsk people what their problems are and how they feel the change should proceed

EFocus on the reasons for change so people understand and accept it

FDeal with the issues of individuals to overcome personal concerns and objections

GDevelop rewards for indhoduals following the new approaches after the changes

Answer : A, B, C

Question 2

Which of the following statements are not true about Gantt Charts, Resource Histograms and Work Breakdown Structures?

Select ALL that apply.

ACritical activities can be identified using Gantt Charts

BA Work Breakdown Structure will help to produce a clear list of individual tasks involved to complete each project element

CStatement of Work (SOW) outlines the objectives against which Work Packages must be measured

DWork Breakdown Structures cannot be used to determine resource requirements

EGantt Charts clearly identify key activities that must be completed before others begin

FResource Histograms are particularly useful where there are complicated resources to manage

GResource Histograms graphically show the resources required over the term of the project

HGantt Charts are a good way to compare the original plan versus the actual position

Answer : A, D, E, F

Question 3

According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge as outlined by the Project Management Institute, there are nine key areas of project management. Which of the following are areas identified by the PMI?

Select ALL that apply.

AIntegration

BResource Management

CProcurement

DRisk

EQuality

FInitiation

GMonitoring

HOption generation

IReview

Answer : A, B, C, D, E

Question 4

Afterundertaking competitive analysis,a company has assembled the information and is now in a position to benchmarkitsperformance against that ofitscompetitor. A manager has been asked to carry out strategic benchmarking, but he is unsure of what information he should use.

WhichTWO of theoptions below could be used to undertake Strategic Benchmarking?

A% Market Share

B% return on Non Current Assets

C% late deliveries

D% sales returns

Answer : A, B

Question 5

Every project has constraints.When running a project it is critical that the constraints are known.

What are the primary constraints in a project?

ANeed, Solution & Implement

BInitiate, Plan, Execute, Control & Complete

CDefine, Design & Develop

DTime, Cost & Quality

Answer : D

Question 6

Which of the following initiatives and schemes should be undertaken as a formal project?

SelectALL that apply.

AA head office relocation for an insurance company, involving the move to a new office for 250 staff.

BA long term health initiative which will put in place procedures to immunize every child in a country as they reach the age of three.

CManaging a national political campaign prior to an election.

DThe design and launch of a new online order service for a global manufacturing company.

EA boat building company building motor yachts for a small market, generally building about three per month.

Answer : A, C, D

Question 7

The new Chief Executive of P Company has recently announced that there will be significant changes made to how the company operates. He has stated that his vision for the company cannot be achieved within the existing organisational paradigm.

Although the changes are significant, due to increased competitive pressures, the Chief Executive has commented that changes will need to be made quickly.

Which of the following types of change will occur in P Company?

AEvolution

BAdaptation

CReconstruction

DRevolution

Answer : D

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