Question 1

ABC Company has set an overall budget for the Health and Safety Training Project. During stage 3, there was a delay in delivering the 'e-learning course' by the external consultancy and the cost and time tolerance for the work package was exceeded. This led to additional costs in running the 'planned pilot courses'. Therefore, the project cost will exceed the agreed overall project budget, so the project board requested additional funding from ABC Company’s board of directors. Is this an appropriate action, and why?

Options :

A : Yes, because project cost tolerances are forecast to exceed the limits set out by corporate management

B : Yes, because the delay to the 'e-learning course' has caused the work package time tolerances to be exceeded

C : No, because the external supplier should fund the overspend on the 'planned pilot courses' work package

D : No, because the project board should request an exception plan and reset the tolerances for the remainder of the project

Answer: D

Question 2

While capturing previous lessons, the Project Manager discovered several interesting facts about outsourcing. Which fact is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project?

Options :

A : Outsourcing is a growth industry and is being implemented by many private sector organizations.

B : Four other government departments are also considering outsourcing some of their business functions next year.

C : Contracts with service providers should include the timescale within which readiness for service is expected following the transfer of equipment and staff.

Answer: C

Question 3

The work package to produce the 'updated corporate quality procedures' was created during stage 3. Before accepting the work package, the team manager produces the team plan and finds that the expected delivery date is unrealistic. As a result, the project manager agrees an extra two weeks to complete the work package, within the current stage tolerance. The work package is then accepted by the team manager. Is this an appropriate application of the 'manage product delivery' process, and why?

Options :

A : Yes, because the team manager should set the time required to complete a work package

B : Yes, because the team manager should agree the limits within which the work is to be completed

C : No, because the work package, defined by the project manager, should not be changed.

D : No, because the use of the stage time tolerance should be authorized by the project board.

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to expected benefits?

Options :

A : They cannot be assigned

B : They don't need to follow corporate objectives

C : They should be measurable

D : Tolerances cannot be set against expected benefits

Answer: C

Question 5

While planning the initiation stage, the Project Manager reviewed some threats that had been recorded in the Daily Log. Which threat should have been assessed for possible risk responses to be included in the Initiation Stage Plan?

Options :

A : MFH has no experience in outsourcing and this may affect understanding of what is required, resulting in inadequate plans and strategies

B : The Project Brief is a complex document and may not be approved by the Executive.

C : There is a shortage of service providers so there is a possibility that no suitable service providers respond to the request for proposals. This would prevent the Outsourcing project from proceeding.

Answer: C

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