APM PMQ New Syllabus Questions.docx

APM PMQ New Syllabus Questions: - What are three strengths and two limitations of choosing an iterative PLC? - What are three strengths and two limitations of choosing a liner PLC? - What are 3 differences between the identification stages in iterative and linear PLCs? - The...

APM PMQ New Syllabus Questions: - What are three strengths and two limitations of choosing an iterative PLC? - What are three strengths and two limitations of choosing a liner PLC? - What are 3 differences between the identification stages in iterative and linear PLCs? - The advantages and disadvantages of both approaches? - What are three questions that should be answered ahead of a decision gate? - What are two benefits of decision gates? - What is the PM's responsibility in the following project areas: business case, governance, decision making, communication finances, change control? - What is the sponsor's responsibility in the following project areas: business case, governance, decision making, communication finances? - (2.5) what are two disadvantages that the project's misalignment to the organisation's objectives may cause and what is one way that this could be resolved? - (2.6) why would the limits of financial authority be different in a linear PLC compared to an iterative PLC? - Explain why aspects of project management governance are required (such as policies, regulations, processes and procedures). - What are 3 impacts if sustainability is not considered? - What would be included in each other the following sections of the business case? Strategic context, economic analysis, commercial approach, financial case, management approach. - What are three benefits of conducting reviews throughout the PLC? - What are 5 factors that would be typically reported on in a review? - What are two typical causes of conflict within the transition phase? - Explain two elements in the supplier selection process? - State 2 elements in the procurement strategy? - What are 2 benefits of a procurement strategy? - Why should these two factors be considered? - What does ZOPA mean? - List two different methods of supplier reimbursement you could select for a defined scope of work? - What are two pieces of information should you share with your stakeholders at this meeting? (6.6) - What are three actions could you suggest helping the project get back on track? - State two reasons why you may need to re-plan the activities of your project following a project review? (6.8) - What are 4 stages of team development in Tuckman's model of team development? - How is this model relevant in the above scenario? - What are three benefits the project team will gain by having team members from a mixture of diverse backgrounds? - What are two behaviours that would demonstrate the project is a positive environment for the team to work in? How are resources categorised and allocated in linear PLC schedules? Why would this approach to resource allocation be challenging for an iterative PLC schedule? What is CBS? Four benefits of a CBS? What are two reasons why the project will re-estimate project schedule and costs? - Describe 3 benefits the project team will gain by completing re-estimations? - List two pieces of information that you would require during the detailed evaluation stage of the change control process? - Four benefits of carrying out assurance activities and one reason why you might choose to have assurance carried out by an external company? - List 3 assurance activities and describe the benefits to the project and wider stakeholders - What are three key outcomes that you aim to achieve when transitioning a project, and what are two potential consequences if the transition is poorly managed? - Identify 5 activities that will support smooth transition? - What is the optimal time in the PLC to engage with stakeholders regarding the transition plan and why? (8.5) - Explain the purpose of the 5 steps in benefit management: identification, definition, planning, tracking and realisation. - How are benefits tracked through benefit realisation? - Four key benefits of a communication plan? - What are three ways that stakeholder analysis can support the creation of the communication plan? - What are 2 potential consequences of neglecting stakeholder analysis? - You are managing a controversial wind farm -- why is managing stakeholder expectation essential for the success of projects, and the wind farm particular? (2 reasons why managing stakeholder expectations are important, and 3 reasons why managing in a wind farm project) - What are three factors that negatively impact communications and what are two factors that positively impact communication in a project? - Two challenges in dealing with a stakeholder focused on financial planning? - Describe one communication method you would adopt for a stakeholder who has high interest and high influence, and a stakeholder who has low interest and low influence. - Explain 3 reasons why it is important to manage stakeholder expectations for the success of a project? - Sources of conflict in each of the phases within the PLC? - What are three factors that could lead to conflict in a project, and what two ways could you resolve any conflict? - What are two typical causes of conflict within the deployment phase of a project? - Explain 2 benefits of the role of emotional intelligence in effectively implementing coaching and mentoring approach within a team? - What is the characteristic of a theory X worker and what management style would be appropriate for them? - What are two reasons why a participative leadership style may be appropriate during intal work with them? (12.5) - Describe one model that can be used to understand team development? - What are the challenges of having a virtual team? - What are three project processes that the regulatory environment influences and what two things can you do as a PM to stay up to date with the latest regulations? - What are 2 sources of specialist advice of standards that you would rely on to guide how you would approach this situation? (financial donation) - Explain five steps in configuration management. - One purpose of the quality plan and four elements that should be included in the quality plan? - What are two elements of information that a quality plan may include to ensure a project's success criteria are met? - What are quality assurance activities? - What are quality control activities? - What are 5 reasons why it is important to produce a integrated PMP? - What are 2 reasons why it is important to clearly define the project scope at an early stage of the project? - What are 5 ways that activities in BAU can impact a project schedule? - How is the end date of a project impacted by resource smoothing and resource levelling? (21.6) - Explain 3 reasons why it is important to identify and schedule the required resources? - Explain 2 ways how using a RAM can support resource management? - How are resources categorised and allocated in a linear PLC? (21.8) - How are resources categorised and allocated in an iterative PLC? - Why would this approach to resource allocation be challenging for an iterative PLC schedule? - What are five reasons why risk management is important in projects? - What are 2 impacts of not logging an issues have on a project? - Give one response to risk and describe what it involves? - Explain each stage in risk management process? - Explain 4 reasons of the importance of change control in linear PLC? - Following detailed evaluation state 3 possible recommendation arising from a change request? - State 2 impacts that a change request can have on a project and why is it important to evaluate those impacts? - What are 2 pieces of information that should be captured and recorded in a change request? - What are 2 impacts on the programme if you do not adequately communicate approved change? (24.9)