Question 1

In the programme brief three options were considered:

(1) Keep PCSafe and TechStore as two separate companies

(2) Carry out the merger

(3) Keep the companies separate but with close collaboration

The programme manager is now developing the business case in the 'design the outcomes' process and is reconsidering the options provided, and any new ones that have become apparent as more information is gathered.

Which theme is being applied by the programme manager?

Options :

A : Design

B : Knowledge

C : Structure

D : Justification

Answer: D

Question 2

A design workshop was held and the following point was agreed.

In which key document (A-F) should they be recorded as part of the ‘design’ theme?

Choose only ONE document for each item of information. Each document can be used once, more than once, or not at all.

The increase in registered patents will be measured by recording how many have been submitted on a quarterly

and annual basis compared to pre-merger statistics. This will begin once the two R&D teams have been fully

integrated.

Options :

A : Benefits map

B : Benefits profile

C : Design approach

D : Risk register

E : Target operating model

F : Vision statement

Answer: B

Question 3

The programme manager has asked the Research Manager to present to the programme board.

The presentation will identify what skills will be required to operate the new joint Research and Development function, once the new ways of working have been established.

Is this an appropriate application of the ‘deploy diverse skills’ principle, and why?

Options :

A : Yes, because the programme board should be clear on the skills needed to operate business as usual

B : Yes, because the programme board should be clear on the costs of deploying specialist skills

C : No, because operational skills should be included under 'organization' in the target operating model

D : No, because staffing the joint Research and Development function is an operational responsibility

Answer: A

Question 4

The programme is currently in Tranche 2. The COO has been appointed as the SRO and the IT Manager is the programme manager. Due to the SRO’s lack of IT knowledge, the programme manager has found that it is easier to omit reporting about the IT issues as it often worried the SRO, who then created friction with the Process Alignment Project team.

Is this an appropriate application of the 'decisions' theme, and why?

Options :

A : Yes, because the programme manager has appropriate skills to ensure that the issues are managed

B : Yes, because reporting should focus on the areas where decisions from the SRO are needed

C : No, because the programme office should record and report on the issues in the issue register

D : No, because the SRO is accountable for ensuring that a culture of reporting truthfully is established

Answer: D

Question 5

The Sales Channel and Processes Project is due to deliver the new sales processes within the next week. The programme manager and the BCM have been reviewing the new and revised sales processes with the Sales Manager to make sure that they meet the specified needs of the business before they are implemented.

In which activity of the 'deliver the capabilities' process should this review be carried out?

Options :

A : Manage the tranche

B : Validate the adequacy of programme plans

C : Prepare the business for change and plan transition

D : Prepare for the next process

Answer: D

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