Better-Business-Cases-Practitioner by APMG-International Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about scoping the proposal and preparing the Strategic Outline Case for the Pittville project.
Decide whether the approach is appropriate for stage 1, and select the response that supports your decision.
When preparing the Strategic Outline Case, the need to address the number of education courses available to 16-18-year-olds was considered to be sufficiently large and stand alone to form a project.
Was this an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project?

A. Yes, because this stage should confirm the strategic context of the proposal. B. No, because whether the change is sufficiently large to warrant a project should have been determined before this stage. C. No, because the Pittville project is part of a larger programme of change. D. Yes, because this stage should provide stakeholders with an early indication of the preferred option.

Correct Answer: C

Question 2

Spending objectives, existing arrangements and business needs are now being considered for the Pittville project.
Which entry is NOT a business need?

A. The participations of 16-18-year-olds in education and training in Pittville is slightly below the average for the country. It has fallen over the last few years. B. The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and overall learner success rates. C. Address the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an appropriate learning environment. D. At least a 15% increase in the participation of 16-18-year-olds in education and training within the next three years.

Correct Answer: D

Question 3

Answer the following questions about 'Ensuring Successful Delivery' for the Pittville project.
The best and final offers have been returned for the delivery of the new campus. The preferred supplier was a construction enterprise called Piaffeco.
Column 1 contains activities taken in the Pittville project. For each entry in Column 1, select from Column 2 the Action within the Five Case Model that should undertake this activity. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Correct Answer:

Question 4

Answer the following questions.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 details should be defined when agreeing the strategic context of a scheme?

A. The spending option that optimizes Value For Money. B. As wide a range of options as possible that meet the spending objectives. C. Critical success factors essential to the successful delivery of the project. D. A profile of the organization. E. Business fit and synergy with other parts of the organization.

Correct Answer: C,E

Question 5

There is a need to meet regulations that address the needs of those with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Should this item be recorded as a dependency within the Strategic Outline Case?

A. Yes, because any actions or developments required by others should be considered if the success of the project is dependent upon them. B. Yes, because success of the project is dependent upon compliance with these regulations. C. No, because the regulations are an externally imposed parameter or constraint. D. No, because dependencies should NOT be recorded within the Strategic Outline Case.

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for more choice of subjects?

A. To increase the number of education courses from 55 to 65, preferably more. B. To provide at least 65 different education courses for 16 to 18-year-olds within three years. C. To increase the achievement of qualifications by a minimum of 15% within three years. D. To increase the number of education courses offered to 16 to 18-year-olds within three years.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

The Consortium has stated that within the next three years, it expects to see at least a 15% increase in the attainment of qualifications. However, it has not proposed ways in which the success rates for qualifications can be increased.
Is this approach appropriate for defining the spending objectives in the Strategic Outline Case?

A. Yes, because the Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning. B. Yes, because the Strategic Case should focus on what needs to be achieved in terms of the targeted outcomes and outputs rather than input in relation to the potential solution. C. No, because the Consortium should NOT be specifying the targeted outcomes. D. No, because without a solution to the problem, there is no way of calculating what the potential improvements might be.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

Which 2 details should be defined when determining spending objectives?

A. How services are currently organized, provided and supplied. B. Public value in terms of return for money spent. C. The problems, difficulties and inadequacies associated with 'where we are now'. D. The boundaries, or limitations, of the project. E. Targeted outcomes and 'where we want to be'.

Correct Answer: C,E

Question 9

Providing better facilities, improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of education courses.
Which of the key objectives for spend are these objectives based on?

A. Economy. B. Efficiency. C. Compliance. D. Effectiveness.

Correct Answer: D

Question 10

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about scoping the proposal and preparing the Strategic Outline Case for the Pittville project.
Decide whether the approach is appropriate for stage 1, and select the response that supports your decision.
There is a risk that the local planning authority may reject proposals for development of the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This will cause delays to the project.
Should this risk be recorded as an external non-systemic risk within the Strategic Outline Case?

A. Yes, because the local planning authority is an external organization. B. No, because this is a service risk associated with the design and build phases of the project. C. Yes, because changes to the Old Fire Station Headquarters site will affect the environment. D. No, because risks should be identified in the Outline Business Case.

Correct Answer: A

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