APM PMQ Practice Questions with Correct
Answers
Project governance
The framework, functions, and processes that guide project management activities. Includes
processes, functions, frameworks, delegated responsibilities and more.
Policies vs procedures
Policies document what the organisation excepts in key areas whereas procedures are a strep
by step instruction on how to get there.
Regulations
A form of secondary, subordinate or delegated legislation linked to an existing act of
parliament.
RACI Matrix
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
Stages of the LINEAR project lifecycle
Concept, Definition, Deployment, Transition/Closure
Stages of the ITERATIVE project lifecycle
Pre project, feasibility, foundations, post project, (With evolutionary development between
phases)
Phases of an EXTENDED project lifecycle
Concept, Definition, Development, Transition, ADOPTION, BENEFITS REALISATION
HYBRID project lifecycle
,A linear lifecycle with room for iterative processes to go back to during the definition phase.
Definition of a project
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Definition of a portfolio
Projects and programs managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives.
Definition of a program
A group of related projects managed together for better coordination.
Role of a project sponsor
The person who initiates the project and who serves as the primary point of contact for the
project on the business side. Owns the business case and is accountable for its delivery.
Role of the project manager
supports the creation of the business case, develops a PMP, ensures successful delivery of
outputs by managing risks, budget and scheduling, communicates with stakeholders and
organises the project team.
Role of a steering group
A group comprised of the sponsor, senior managers and key stakeholder - aiming to guide the
project in line with strategic aims of the organisation and posing as a key decision group/area
for escalations.
Roles in a project
Sponsor
PM
, Steering Group
Project Team
End User
Product Owner
Functional project structure
Team members are grouped by department and project activities are completed within them,
with functional managers in charge. Has a clear hierarchy and efficient for allocation of skills
however communication between the departments can be challenging.
Projectized project structure
Team members are grouped around projects. The PM has full control. Decision making is
quick and organisation is clear, however staff may feel unstable between projects.
Matrix project structure
A mix of functional and projectized structures. Staff report to both a functional manager and
a project manager. Comms are good and streamlined here, however it can be confusing for
staff to report into.
What is project assurance
Assurance is the process of giving stakeholders confidence that projects are on track to
achieve their objectives regarding scope, time, cost, quality, and benefits.
Assurance activities
Controls, Compliance, Independent Review
Purpose of project reviews
Answers
Project governance
The framework, functions, and processes that guide project management activities. Includes
processes, functions, frameworks, delegated responsibilities and more.
Policies vs procedures
Policies document what the organisation excepts in key areas whereas procedures are a strep
by step instruction on how to get there.
Regulations
A form of secondary, subordinate or delegated legislation linked to an existing act of
parliament.
RACI Matrix
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
Stages of the LINEAR project lifecycle
Concept, Definition, Deployment, Transition/Closure
Stages of the ITERATIVE project lifecycle
Pre project, feasibility, foundations, post project, (With evolutionary development between
phases)
Phases of an EXTENDED project lifecycle
Concept, Definition, Development, Transition, ADOPTION, BENEFITS REALISATION
HYBRID project lifecycle
,A linear lifecycle with room for iterative processes to go back to during the definition phase.
Definition of a project
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Definition of a portfolio
Projects and programs managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives.
Definition of a program
A group of related projects managed together for better coordination.
Role of a project sponsor
The person who initiates the project and who serves as the primary point of contact for the
project on the business side. Owns the business case and is accountable for its delivery.
Role of the project manager
supports the creation of the business case, develops a PMP, ensures successful delivery of
outputs by managing risks, budget and scheduling, communicates with stakeholders and
organises the project team.
Role of a steering group
A group comprised of the sponsor, senior managers and key stakeholder - aiming to guide the
project in line with strategic aims of the organisation and posing as a key decision group/area
for escalations.
Roles in a project
Sponsor
PM
, Steering Group
Project Team
End User
Product Owner
Functional project structure
Team members are grouped by department and project activities are completed within them,
with functional managers in charge. Has a clear hierarchy and efficient for allocation of skills
however communication between the departments can be challenging.
Projectized project structure
Team members are grouped around projects. The PM has full control. Decision making is
quick and organisation is clear, however staff may feel unstable between projects.
Matrix project structure
A mix of functional and projectized structures. Staff report to both a functional manager and
a project manager. Comms are good and streamlined here, however it can be confusing for
staff to report into.
What is project assurance
Assurance is the process of giving stakeholders confidence that projects are on track to
achieve their objectives regarding scope, time, cost, quality, and benefits.
Assurance activities
Controls, Compliance, Independent Review
Purpose of project reviews
