Question 1

Which is a typical information assurance role of a P3O?

Options :

A : Escalating issues to senior management

B : Providing capacity planning for the portfolio

C : Ensuring data security requirements are assessed at the beginning of each project

D : Booking accommodation for operational staff

Answer: C

Question 2

Which is an underlying success factor for a Virtual P3O model?

Options :

A : Good Heads of Hub Portfolio Offices are available

B : Standards continue to be developed by monitoring external best practice

C : Current culture and approaches are challenged

D : P3O costs are seen as an unnecessary overhead

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following describe the relationship between change and business as usual?1. Programmes deliver change into an organization's business operations environment2. Business stakeholders must be engaged appropriately about the changes being delivered3. Programme delivery should take priority over business as usual activities4. Disruption to business as usual needs to be considered when planning changes

Options :

A : 1, 2, 3

B : 1, 2, 4

C : 1, 3, 4

D : 2, 3, 4

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following are recommended for the implementation of a P3O model? 1. Follow a recognized programme or project methodology2. Define a budget and associated timescales to deliver3. Appoint a P3O Sponsor4. Use a programme approach to implement a single office P3O staffed by one individual

Options :

A : 1, 2, 3

B : 1, 2, 4

C : 1, 3, 4

D : 2, 3, 4

Answer: A

Question 5

What is the definition of a portfolio?

Options :

A : The way the business normally achieves its objectives

B : Implementation of related projects to deliver benefits related to the organization's strategic objectives

C : Totality of an organization's investment in the changes required to achieve its strategic objectives

D : Collection of strategic processes that enable the balance of organizational change and business as usual

Answer: C