APM PMQ -TREORY
EXAM2024
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1.1 differentiate between types of permanent and temporary organisation structures (including
functional, matrix, and project). - ANSWERS-Functional
- ideal for small, internal projects that are close to BAU activities
Matrix
- dedicated PMs
combination of functions and projects
1.2 explain the way in which an organisational breakdown structure is used to create a
responsibility assignment matrix. - ANSWERS-
1.3 explain the role and key responsibilities of the project manager. - ANSWERS-
1.4 differentiate between the responsibilities of the project manager and the project sponsor
throughout the project. - ANSWERS-
1.5 describe other roles within project management (including users, project team members,
the project steering group/board and the product owner). - ANSWERS-
, 1.6 describe the functions and benefits of different types of project office (including
project/programme/portfolio management office (PMO), embedded PMO, central PMO and
hub-and-spoke PMO). - ANSWERS-
1.7 explain why aspects of project management governance are required (such as the use of:
policies, regulations, functions, processes, procedures and delegated responsibilities) -
ANSWERS-
2.1 differentiate between linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles. - ANSWERS-
2.2 explain why projects are structured as phases in a linear life cycle. - ANSWERS-
2.3 differentiate between a project life cycle and an extended life cycle - ANSWERS-
2.4 outline the role of knowledge and information management to inform decision makin -
ANSWERS-
2.5 explain the benefits of conducting reviews throughout the life cycle (including decision
gates, benefits reviews and audits) - ANSWERS-
2.6 explain why projects may close early - ANSWERS-
3.1 differentiate between projects and business as usual (BAU). - ANSWERS-
3.2 differentiate between project management, portfolio management and programme
management. - ANSWERS-
EXAM2024
**
1.1 differentiate between types of permanent and temporary organisation structures (including
functional, matrix, and project). - ANSWERS-Functional
- ideal for small, internal projects that are close to BAU activities
Matrix
- dedicated PMs
combination of functions and projects
1.2 explain the way in which an organisational breakdown structure is used to create a
responsibility assignment matrix. - ANSWERS-
1.3 explain the role and key responsibilities of the project manager. - ANSWERS-
1.4 differentiate between the responsibilities of the project manager and the project sponsor
throughout the project. - ANSWERS-
1.5 describe other roles within project management (including users, project team members,
the project steering group/board and the product owner). - ANSWERS-
, 1.6 describe the functions and benefits of different types of project office (including
project/programme/portfolio management office (PMO), embedded PMO, central PMO and
hub-and-spoke PMO). - ANSWERS-
1.7 explain why aspects of project management governance are required (such as the use of:
policies, regulations, functions, processes, procedures and delegated responsibilities) -
ANSWERS-
2.1 differentiate between linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles. - ANSWERS-
2.2 explain why projects are structured as phases in a linear life cycle. - ANSWERS-
2.3 differentiate between a project life cycle and an extended life cycle - ANSWERS-
2.4 outline the role of knowledge and information management to inform decision makin -
ANSWERS-
2.5 explain the benefits of conducting reviews throughout the life cycle (including decision
gates, benefits reviews and audits) - ANSWERS-
2.6 explain why projects may close early - ANSWERS-
3.1 differentiate between projects and business as usual (BAU). - ANSWERS-
3.2 differentiate between project management, portfolio management and programme
management. - ANSWERS-
