DRAG DROP

RISK

The following risk has been identified during a risk identification workshop:

"Because the project is reliant on the government agency accrediting the 'classroom-based training materials' before work can continue on the project, there is a risk that the accreditation will either be withheld or delayed, leading to a delay in

the overall project with associated cost implications."

Here are three items of information that will be included in the risk register about this risk.

Under which heading (A-F) should they be recorded?

Choose only ONE heading for each item of information. Each heading can be used once, more than once, or not at all.

Select and Place:

The e-learning course is being delivered by an external consultancy. The consultancy wants to grow its e-learning business and use this project as an opportunity to demonstrate its skills in this area. They have asked ABC Company if they can publish a testimonial from ABC Company on their website following successful completion of the Health and Safety Training Project. A representative from the external consultancy has been invited to act as senior supplier on the Health and Safety Training project board.

Is this an appropriate action for the 'defined roles and responsibilities' principle, and why?

A. Yes, because the supplier interest needs to be represented on the Health and Safety Training project board

B. Yes, because the supplier needs to demonstrate its skills in e-learning to grow its business

C. No, because the supplier needs to demonstrate its skills in e-learning to grow its business

D. No. because the supplier needs to publicize the success of the project on their website

Which of the following statements is False regarding the Risk Management Strategy?

A. It captures and maintains all relevant information on identified threats and opportunities

B. It documents the risk tolerances

C. It documents the approach to risk

D. It identifies responsibilities towards risk for the project

If the Project Board are too busy to authorize all change requests themselves they can appoint?

A. A Change Authority

B. A Change Board

C. A Change Committee

D. A Change Budget

While capturing previous lessons, the Project Manager discovered several interesting facts about outsourcing.

Which fact is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project?

A. Outsourcing is a growth industry and is being implemented by many private sector organizations.

B. Four other government departments are also considering outsourcing some of their business functions next year.

C. Contracts with service providers should include the timescale within which readiness for service is expected following the transfer of equipment and staff.

The project is approaching the end of stage 3, and stage 4 is being planned as part of the 'managing a stage boundary' process. Which action should the project manager carry out as part of the 'update the project plan' activity?

A. Include the actual time and cost of the work to prepare the 'marketing materials' in the project plan.

B. Ensure that the team manager for the work package 'delivered pilot courses' is included as a resource.

C. Update the project's business case to show any new key risks that have been identified.

D. Include the tolerances for the work package 'delivered pilot courses' in the project plan.

No Benefits Review Plan has been developed. Where should the schedule of benefit reviews be recorded?

A. As deliverables of the project, all benefit reviews should be scheduled and documented in the Project Plan during initiation.

B. Small projects do not require a schedule of benefit reviews as only one review is required towards the end of the project and this should be documented within the Business Case.

C. Benefit reviews should be planned and recorded in the simple PID.

Which 2 statements explain why the Sales Manager should be appointed as User Assurance for this project?

A. He joined the company last year with huge enthusiasm and is keen to increase sales.

B. He can provide an evaluation of the potential impact the calendar will have on sales.

C. He is able to advise on suitable stakeholder engagement of current and prospective customers.

D. He would like to move into the Marketing department in the future and sees this as an opportunity to work closely with the Marketing Director.

E. He can resolve any conflict in requirements between the Sales department and the Marketing department.

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Reasons heading?

A. The Marketing department believes that sending a promotional calendar to current and prospective customers will increase orders by at least 10%.

B. 10% of customers have not re-ordered in this financial year.

C. 1,500 orders are expected, each with an average profit of ?k.

D. The Marketing department believes that the effect of a good company image, portrayed by a successful calendar, will last into a second year.

E. MNO Manufacturing is experiencing a fall in orders due in part to the increased marketing activities of its competitors.

The project's change control approach states that PRINCE2's recommended issue and change control procedure will be used. The senior user has requested that a new set of marketing materials and marketing channels be introduced to

support the launch of the training course. The senior user has suggested that this should be managed informally.

Where should the project manager record the issue, and why?

A. In the daily log, because a change to a product at the default level can be handled informally.

B. In the daily log, because the senior user has advised that this change should be informally.

C. In the issue register, because this is a request for change requiring a change to a baseline.

D. In the issue register, because issues should be recorded here first, before determining how to manage them.