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Questions # 1:

Answer the following question about the Programme Business Case.

The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are

appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Existing arrangements heading?

Options:
A.

The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhills University.

B.

The area is served by Pittville University and four secondary schools; three of

which have further education units.

C.

Long term financial viability of the education and training system for 11-18-

year-olds.

D.

The priority is learning provision for 16-18-year-olds in Pittville.

E.

Each Local Government Authority has a budget for adult learning.

Questions # 2:

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about roles and responsibilities on the Pittville project.

Which action should be completed by the sponsor for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme?

Options:
A.

Plan, in detail, the construction of the new learning campus.

B.

Appoint a Senior Responsible Owner for the Pittville project.

C.

Produce regular reports on progress of the development of the new learning campus for the Senior Responsible Owner of the project.

D.

Develop the preferred way forward for the Pittville project.

Questions # 3:

The Consortium has appointed its own assurance on the Western Area Learning

Improvement Programme.

Which action should be completed by this role?

Options:
A.

Establish the Pittville project spending objectives.

B.

Confirm the requirements for 16 to 18-year-old learners can be met.

C.

Manage the risks retained by the public sector.

D.

Arrange and schedule the resources required to develop the new learning campus.

Questions # 4:

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Commercial Case for the Pittville project.

The following questions include only true statements about the project, but only two statements are appropriate entries for the

suggested heading of the Commercial Case.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Required services heading?

Options:
A.

20% of the contract price is to be paid up front for materials.

B.

To increase the rate of 16-18-year-olds participating in education and training by at least 15% within the next three years.

C.

The major users of the finished campus will be 16-18 year old learners.

D.

The selected contractor will be responsible for taking measures to reduce any potential errors in the construction phase.

E.

All intellectual property rights are to be maintained by the Local Education Authority.

Questions # 5:

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Financial Appraisal of the option to build a new campus on

the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters.

Decide whether the action taken represents an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project and select the response

that supports your decision.

The cost of inflation is estimated to be 2% per annum.

Should the project manager use this information when preparing the Financial Appraisal for this scheme?

Options:
A.

No, because the Financial Appraisal should include constant or real prices.

B.

No, because the Financial Appraisal should exclude the cost of general inflation and depreciation.

C.

Yes, because the Financial Appraisal should include the cost of inflation.

D.

Yes, because inflation will reduce the cost of the scheme over time.

Questions # 6:

The Management Case states that, because the Pittville project is part of the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme:

1. A benefits realization strategy and benefits register are NOT required for the project.

2. All benefits will be tracked at the programme level.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

Options:
A.

Amend entry 1, because all projects should use a benefits register to identify key benefits and how they will be tracked.

B.

Amend entry 1, because the benefits realization strategy for the project should outline how the programme's approach to realizing benefits is being adapted for the project.

C.

Amend entry 2, because the potential benefits from the project should be documented only in the Economic Case.

D.

No change to entry 2, because when a project is part of a wider programme, benefits should be tracked only at the programme level.

E.

No change to entry 2, because tracking benefits at the programme level will help to avoid double counting of benefits from different projects.

Questions # 7:

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Benefits, risks, dependencies and constraints heading?

Options:
A.

Increase the number of education courses from 55 to 65.

B.

The project could meet with substantial opposition from parents and staff.

C.

Maintain staff satisfaction.

D.

An operating surplus will be generated from hiring out the sports facilities at the new campus.

E.

To implement links with employers and the local economy.

Questions # 8:

The best and final offers have been returned for the delivery of the new campus. The preferredsupplier was Piaffeco, which was

the same supplier that delivered the neighbouring Marshgate High School.

Should Economic Appraisals be prepared for the best and final offers for the discarded service providers on the short list?

Options:
A.

No, because only the public sector comparator (PSC) should be updated in light of knowledge gained from the procurement.

B.

No, because updating the FBC with best and final offers should be done as part of the Commercial Case.

C.

Yes, because the reasons for rejecting potential service providers from the long list to the short list stage should be provided.

D.

Yes, because the FBC should provide Economic Appraisals for all options.

Questions # 9:

Topland LEA's preference to close Pittville High School has been listed as one of the Spending Objectives.

Is this an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project?

Options:
A.

No, because this should be one of the service solution options when determining the long list.

B.

No, because Topland LEA's preferences should be listed as critical success factors.

C.

Yes, because this supports the requirement for the solution to be financially viable in the long term.

D.

Yes, because Topland LEA initiated the project and therefore has the authority to determine the preferred solution.

Questions # 10:

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Management Case section of the Full Business Case for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the entry is appropriate for the document identified and select the responses that support your decision.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

The Programme and Project Management Framework section states:

1. The Programme Director is to be responsible for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme.

2. Project progress reports are to be provided to the Consortium at the end of each month.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

Options:
A.

Amend entry 1, because the Western Area Learning Consortium should be jointly accountable for the Programme.

B.

Amend entry 1, because the Senior Responsible Owner should NOT be the Programme Director.

C.

No change to entry 1, because this is appropriate.

D.

Remove entry 2, because project reporting arrangements should be documented in the Project Plan.

E.

No change to entry 2, because the project framework should include project reporting arrangements in relation to the programme.

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