APM PMQ EXAM 2026 UPDATE QIESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
What are the benefits of project reviews? - ANS-- Better decision making
- Objective review of a projects health
- Improved governance of projects
- Sharing of lessons learnt
- More timely implementation of corrective action
- Increased Stakeholder confidence
- Increased likelihood of project success
What are the benefits of the project life cycle? - ANS-- Improved decision making and control
- More focused on the early life cycle phases
- More effective planning
- Improved stakeholder communications and understanding
- Forms basis of PM method
Concept Phase of a project - ANS-Project is defined including the need. Key output is the
business case. A preferred option is identified and feasibility reviewed.
Definition Phase of a project - ANS-Evaluates preferred option further and considers how best
the solution can be delivered. Key output is the PMP.
,Development Phase of a project - ANS-Follows the agreed PMP, and the primary deliverables
are created. This phase has the highest level of resource. Key output is the project
deliverables.
Handover and Closure Phase of a project ANS-The primary deliverables are completed and
brought into use after being accepted by the sponsor/users into BAU. This stage would include
the Post implementation review to evaluate how the project was managed. The key output is
a fully functioning and operation product that has been accepted by users.
What are aspects of the Responsibility Assignment Matrix? - ANS-R - Responsible
A - Accountable
C - Consulted
I - Informed
What are 3 types of Organisation structure? - ANS-- Functional
- Matrix (Balanced, Weak, Strong)
- Project
What is a functional organisation structure? - ANS-BAU - has functional departments headed
by functional managers, any projects are co-ordinated at a senior level
What is a matrix organisation structure? - ANS-This is on a scale depending on the number of
projects and organisation has. This provides a balance of authority between department
heads and project managers. Projects are resourced by pulling full/part-time staff from the
departments
What is a project organisation structure? - ANS-This is used in consultancies where the sole
role is to deliver projects. The pm has full authority.
, What are the responsibilities of the project sponsor? - ANS-- Own business case
- Define investment aims
- Specify musts and wants
- Obtain approval for expenditure
- Justify funding
- Define success criteria
What are the responsibilities of the project manager? - ANS-- Deliver the project keeping to
time, cost and quality
- Make or force timely decisions
- Define and plan the project
- Monitor and control project progress
- Build, lead and motivate the team
- Keep sponsor and senior management informed
- Recommend termination if justified
What does MOSCOW stand for? - ANS-Mo - Must have
S - Should have
Co - Could have
W - Want
Name 2 types of requirement - ANS-- Functional
- Non-functional
Name 2 types of resource - ANS-- Consumable
- Re-usable
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
What are the benefits of project reviews? - ANS-- Better decision making
- Objective review of a projects health
- Improved governance of projects
- Sharing of lessons learnt
- More timely implementation of corrective action
- Increased Stakeholder confidence
- Increased likelihood of project success
What are the benefits of the project life cycle? - ANS-- Improved decision making and control
- More focused on the early life cycle phases
- More effective planning
- Improved stakeholder communications and understanding
- Forms basis of PM method
Concept Phase of a project - ANS-Project is defined including the need. Key output is the
business case. A preferred option is identified and feasibility reviewed.
Definition Phase of a project - ANS-Evaluates preferred option further and considers how best
the solution can be delivered. Key output is the PMP.
,Development Phase of a project - ANS-Follows the agreed PMP, and the primary deliverables
are created. This phase has the highest level of resource. Key output is the project
deliverables.
Handover and Closure Phase of a project ANS-The primary deliverables are completed and
brought into use after being accepted by the sponsor/users into BAU. This stage would include
the Post implementation review to evaluate how the project was managed. The key output is
a fully functioning and operation product that has been accepted by users.
What are aspects of the Responsibility Assignment Matrix? - ANS-R - Responsible
A - Accountable
C - Consulted
I - Informed
What are 3 types of Organisation structure? - ANS-- Functional
- Matrix (Balanced, Weak, Strong)
- Project
What is a functional organisation structure? - ANS-BAU - has functional departments headed
by functional managers, any projects are co-ordinated at a senior level
What is a matrix organisation structure? - ANS-This is on a scale depending on the number of
projects and organisation has. This provides a balance of authority between department
heads and project managers. Projects are resourced by pulling full/part-time staff from the
departments
What is a project organisation structure? - ANS-This is used in consultancies where the sole
role is to deliver projects. The pm has full authority.
, What are the responsibilities of the project sponsor? - ANS-- Own business case
- Define investment aims
- Specify musts and wants
- Obtain approval for expenditure
- Justify funding
- Define success criteria
What are the responsibilities of the project manager? - ANS-- Deliver the project keeping to
time, cost and quality
- Make or force timely decisions
- Define and plan the project
- Monitor and control project progress
- Build, lead and motivate the team
- Keep sponsor and senior management informed
- Recommend termination if justified
What does MOSCOW stand for? - ANS-Mo - Must have
S - Should have
Co - Could have
W - Want
Name 2 types of requirement - ANS-- Functional
- Non-functional
Name 2 types of resource - ANS-- Consumable
- Re-usable
