Question 1

During a PMO competency development planning session, the team discusses how the competencies required for each PMO function may vary in importance. Some competencies may be critical for a strategic function, while others are more relevant for operational or tactical functions. What is the correct approach regarding the relevance of competencies in different PMO functions?

Options :

A :

All competencies required for the PMO are equally important, regardless of the function the professional is performing

B :

The relevance of competencies does not depend on the PMO function, as technical competencies are always more important than behavioral competencies

C :

Strategic competencies are more important for all PMO functions, while operational and tactical competencies are of little relevance

D :

The same competency can have different levels of relevance depending on the PMO function, whether strategic, tactical, or operational

Answer: D

Question 2

What are the most common PMO stakeholders?

Options :

A : Upper management, project managers, and external suppliers.

B : Upper management, project managers, functional managers, and project team members.

C : Upper management, functional managers, and external clients of the organization

D : Upper management, project managers, functional managers, and all other employees of the organization.

Answer: B

Question 3

During a discussion about PMO maturity, a team member argues that focusing on strategic functions automatically makes a PMO mature, while others debate the role of service effectiveness and alignment with organizational needs. What is a common misconception about PMO maturity?

Options :

A : A PMO providing strategic functions is considered mature

B : A mature PMO is always focused on operational tasks and responsibilities

C : Maturity is determined solely by the PMO’s ability to meet technical standards

D : PMO maturity has no connection to the effectiveness of its service delivery

Answer: A

Question 4

The balance of a PMO's mix of functions is fundamental because:

Options :

A : Itallows Investments to be made in a balanced way over time.

B : Allows the workload to be balanced over time.

C : It allows stakeholders to realize and recognize the value of the PMO over time.

D : It allows the costs of the PMO not to be concentrated in a specific period.

Answer: C

Question 5

A PMO is reviewing its service strategy and considering whether to focus on tools and processes or on the benefits desired by its stakeholders. Why is it important for PMOs to understand stakeholder expectations in terms of benefits?

Options :

A : It ensures that PMOs can deliver solutions that align with real, value-driven stakeholder needs

B : It simplifies the PMO-s internal processes, making them more efficient to manage

C : It reduces the need for ongoing improvements in PMO functions and approaches

D : It allows the PMO to choose and implement tools that they find most suitable

Answer: A