Is this an appropriate action, and why?
During stage 3, the project scope was extended to include a practice test for learners to take during the training course. The cost of this test will be included in the cost of the course. The change to project scope was approved and the cost of £2,500 was paid for...
Which theme is being applied?
MANAGING PRODUCT DELIVERY The team manager for the production of the ‘marketing materials’ has identified that they will not be ready within the timescale agreed in the work package. The team manager has sufficient tolerance to take corrective action. As a result, additional resources have been assigned to this work...
Which role (A-F) should carry out each activity?
DRAG DROP CONTROLLING A STAGE Here are three activities that take place during the ‘controlling a stage’ process . Which role (A-F) should carry out each activity? Choose only one role for each action. Each role can be used once, more than once, or not at all. View AnswerAnswer:
Based on lessons from previous projects that used the ABC Company standard development model, the project board has set low cost and time tolerances for stage 2. As a result, the project manager plans to set very low tolerances for time and cost for all work packages to be carried out during stage 2. Is this an appropriate application of the ‘manage by exception’ principle, and why?
Testlet 1 Project Scenario C Health and Safety Training Project: ABC Company is a well-established training company that uses a standard model to develop training materials and deliver courses to customers. ABC Company has commissioned a project in response to recent changes in government legislation relating to health and safety...
As part of which activity (A-F) should each action occur?
DRAG DROP STARTING UP A PROJECT Here are three actions carried out during the ‘starting up a project’ process. As part of which activity (A-F) should each action occur? Choose only one activity for each action. Each activity can be used once, more than once, or not at all. View...
Which 2 statements explain why the Marketing Director should be appointed as the Executive for this project?
Testlet 1 Scenario Additional Information Chief Executive Officer (CEO): He started the company 25 years ago and knows his job very well. He injured his leg two years ago which has restricted his visits to the engineering area. As CEO he has an overall perspective of the business strategic requirements...
Which 2 statements correctly define a Business Case risk which should be recorded under the Major risks heading?
Which 2 statements correctly define a Business Case risk which should be recorded under the Major risks heading?A . Operational costs will increase as a result of the recruitment campaign.B . The prepared calendar pack is to be delivered to the printers by the first week in December.C . If...
Is this an appropriate application of the ‘focus on products’ principle, and why?
During stage 3, the operational staff that handle course bookings asked for the project scope to be increased for an online booking function. The additional product has been as it will enable them to process bookings more quickly and accurately. Is this an appropriate application of the ‘focus on products’...
Which activity should occur during the ‘update the business case’ activity?
MANAGING A STAGE BOUNDARY The ABC Company trainers have been accredited and the course booking procedures have been amended. The ‘managing a stage boundary’ process is taking place at the end of stage 3 . Which activity should occur during the ‘update the business case’ activity?A . Update the overall...
Is this an appropriate application of the 'manage by exception' principle, and why?
A new Training Delivery Manager is being recruited to replace the current manager in six month's time. The new Training Delivery Manager will need to review the 'classroom-based training materials' before they are finalized. As a result, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is not part of the project management...