Question 1

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 2

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 3

The BCM has suggested that the schedule to achieve the increased sales and reduced costs should be integrated with the programme's schedule for delivering the projects. This would create a single view of the programme's work to deliver the new sales processes and channels as well as the increased sales and reduced costs. The programme manager has opposed this, believing it to be an invalid interpretation of the ‘structure’ theme.

Is the programme manager correct, and why?

Options :

A : Yes, because the benefits realization plan and delivery plan should remain independent to enable more effective change control.

B : Yes, because it is the BCM’s responsibility to produce the benefits realization plan, and plan for transition effectively.

C : No, because combining the benefits realization plan with the delivery plan should help the BCM prepare more effectively for the changes needed.

D : No, because the BCM should make decisions regarding the benefits realization plan ensuring that transition is aligned to benefits realization.

Answer: C

Question 4

Here is a statement about the programme justification for the Merger Programme.

In which document (A-E) should the statements be recorded?

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

Due to the high-risk nature of mergers and acquisitions, the sponsoring group will hold a reserve of 20% of the base cost to cover unexpected events that could occur.

Options :

A : Programme mandate

B : Funding approach

C : Programme brief

D : Business case

E : Financial plan

Answer: D

Question 5

During the 'evaluate new information' process at the end of Tranche 1, it was identified that fewer staff were working under the new terms & conditions than planned for at this landing point.

Which role should have identified this difference?

Options :

A : Senior responsible owner

B : Programme manager

C : Business change manager

D : Programme office lead

Answer: C