APM PMQ Exam Review Questions with
Correct Answers
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle?
- sequential lifecycle with clearly defined outputs
- low risk projects
- time and cost are variable
- scope and quality are fixed
- four phases
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle first phase?
Concept
- idea development
-high level requirements
-product purpose
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle second phase?
Definition
- detailed product definition + plan
- create PMP
- 6 Ws (what, why, when etc)
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle third phase?
Deployment
- implement plans
- verify performance via testing
- realise outputs/outcomes/benefits
,1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle fourth phase?
Transition/Closure
- handover, commissioning, accept outputs
- formal closure
1. iterative (agile) lifecycle definition?
- different project stages occur in parallel
- repeats 1+ phases
- evolves objectives
- e.g. product design
- vague project scope
- flexibility
- iterations tweaked
- time and cost FIXED
- scope and quality VARIABLE
1. hybrid lifecycle definition?
- combines linear and iterative
- elements from both to suit project
- adaptability
- iterative during development (phase 3) to develop outputs
1. project lifecycle definition?
- phases up to transition/closure
- business delivers project for customer
,- contract completed at handover
- output accountability handed over
1. extended lifecycle definition?
- beyond transition phase
- adoption phase added
- benefits realisation phase added
- benefits realised after going operational (immediate feedback)
- output accountability stays with project until fully embedded change
1. linear lifecycle pros/cons?
+ highly structured/predictable/stability
+ max control / governance
+ minimal risk
+ clear framework
- needs early scope clarity
- needs upfront knowledge/experience
- slower to realise benefits
- less flexibility r.e. change
1. iterative lifecycle pros/cons?
+ flexibility/adaptability
+ vague project scope
+ evolving objectives
+ less upfront experience/knowledge
+ accomodates change
, - high risk
- lack of certainty r.e. duration/cost
- complex resource management
1. hybrid lifecycle pros/cons?
+ suit specific project development
+ increased flexibility
+ increased efficiency
- need great skill/clarity using multiple systems
- complex
2. permanent organisational structure definition?
- stable teams for routine/operational work
- business as usual (BAU) activities
- specific resources to complete routine tasks with stable environment
- permanent skilled resource allocated
2. temporary organisational structure?
- temp teams for specific projects
- temp project environment
- unique and varied tasks
- temp teams bring different skills
2. matrix organisational structure?
Correct Answers
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle?
- sequential lifecycle with clearly defined outputs
- low risk projects
- time and cost are variable
- scope and quality are fixed
- four phases
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle first phase?
Concept
- idea development
-high level requirements
-product purpose
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle second phase?
Definition
- detailed product definition + plan
- create PMP
- 6 Ws (what, why, when etc)
1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle third phase?
Deployment
- implement plans
- verify performance via testing
- realise outputs/outcomes/benefits
,1. linear (waterfall) lifecycle fourth phase?
Transition/Closure
- handover, commissioning, accept outputs
- formal closure
1. iterative (agile) lifecycle definition?
- different project stages occur in parallel
- repeats 1+ phases
- evolves objectives
- e.g. product design
- vague project scope
- flexibility
- iterations tweaked
- time and cost FIXED
- scope and quality VARIABLE
1. hybrid lifecycle definition?
- combines linear and iterative
- elements from both to suit project
- adaptability
- iterative during development (phase 3) to develop outputs
1. project lifecycle definition?
- phases up to transition/closure
- business delivers project for customer
,- contract completed at handover
- output accountability handed over
1. extended lifecycle definition?
- beyond transition phase
- adoption phase added
- benefits realisation phase added
- benefits realised after going operational (immediate feedback)
- output accountability stays with project until fully embedded change
1. linear lifecycle pros/cons?
+ highly structured/predictable/stability
+ max control / governance
+ minimal risk
+ clear framework
- needs early scope clarity
- needs upfront knowledge/experience
- slower to realise benefits
- less flexibility r.e. change
1. iterative lifecycle pros/cons?
+ flexibility/adaptability
+ vague project scope
+ evolving objectives
+ less upfront experience/knowledge
+ accomodates change
, - high risk
- lack of certainty r.e. duration/cost
- complex resource management
1. hybrid lifecycle pros/cons?
+ suit specific project development
+ increased flexibility
+ increased efficiency
- need great skill/clarity using multiple systems
- complex
2. permanent organisational structure definition?
- stable teams for routine/operational work
- business as usual (BAU) activities
- specific resources to complete routine tasks with stable environment
- permanent skilled resource allocated
2. temporary organisational structure?
- temp teams for specific projects
- temp project environment
- unique and varied tasks
- temp teams bring different skills
2. matrix organisational structure?
