Questions with Complete
Solutions
Project variables/constraints - CORRECT ANSWERS Time
Cost
Quality
Risk
Benefit
Scope
Benefits of project management - CORRECT ANSWERS Improved project
communication
Effective resource management
Better delivery of results
Facilitates risk-taking
Lessons learned
Improved governance
Challenges of project management - CORRECT ANSWERS Bureaucracy
Limits creativity
Threatens existing organisation structure
Complex interrelationships
Project management capability
Project management methods - CORRECT ANSWERS Documentation templates
Governance guidelines
Role definitions
Project management procedures
Guidelines on application
Project management procedures
Benefits and costs of project management method - CORRECT ANSWERS Check
with mark if I need this
Core processes of programme management - CORRECT ANSWERS Project co-
ordination
, Transformation
Stakeholder management/communication
Benefits management
Roles and responsibilities of programme management - CORRECT ANSWERS
Initiate, prioritise and terminate projects
Manage project and BAU interdependencies
Manage resources and conflicts
Manage risks, issues and changes
Define and realise the strategic benefits
Benefits of programme management - CORRECT ANSWERS Prioritisation of
individual projects
Resource management
View of interdependencies
Ability to manage risks issues and changes
Effective communication/consistent reporting
Alignment with programme objectives
Challenges of programme management - CORRECT ANSWERS Unclear
organisation/scope
High number of stakeholders
Lack of clear requirements
Key activities in portfolio management - CORRECT ANSWERS Segmentation
Select and prioritise
Assess progress
Review and reporting
Benefits management
Benefits of portfolio management - CORRECT ANSWERS Maintaining a balances
and aligned portfolio
Holistic overview of risks, dependencies, and scheduling
Cost reduction
Efficient utilisation of resources
Better coordination and control
Organisational structure levels - CORRECT ANSWERS External
Sponsorship
Management
Delivery
(Administrative support and assurance sit alongside)
Benefits of matrix organisation structure - CORRECT ANSWERS Good for
organisations with lots of projects and routine operations
Good for staff welfare as they have dedicated resource