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The Economic Case in the FBC has been completed and the Senior Responsible Owner, has asked that assurance of the

investment decision be held for the project before the benefits realization plans are produced.

Should assurance of the investment decision be held at this point?

A.

No, because assurance of the delivery strategy should be held before benefits realization plans are finalized.

B.

No, because assurance of the investment decision should be held before Stage 4 - Implementation.

C.

Yes, because assurance of the investment decision ensures the investment is sound before the planning for delivery is finalized.

D.

Yes, because assurance of the investment decision should be held before procurement of the Value For Money solution.

Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Potential achievability?

A.

The Pittville project is part of a larger programme of change.

B.

Having a sufficient number of students with one provider will potentially attract good quality teaching staff.

C.

Pittville University can accommodate a further 80 full time learners within the existing facility before the new site is available.

D.

The building of the new campus must achieve compliance with the regulations on the Disability Discrimination Act.

E.

The Consortium has agreed that the priority for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme is improving the learning provision for 16-18-year-olds in Pittville.

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions.

Column 1 is a list of areas of interest to be included in the communications planned for the Pittville project. For each area of interest

in Column 1, select from Column 2 the MOST appropriate stakeholder group to which it will apply. Each selection from Column 2

can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Which 2 observations correctly evaluate the affordability of the Pittville project?

A.

The Financial Appraisal shows that this scheme is unaffordable.

B.

At the end of Year 6, E6 million of the initial spending costs will have been recovered.

C.

The surplus Income forecast in Year 1 is sufficient to cover the deficit forecast in Year 2.

D.

The revenue budget should show how long it will take for the surplus income to cover the initial cost of building the new campus.

E.

If expenditure and income continue at the same rate, each subsequent year should return a surplus of £1 million.

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about roles and responsibilities on the Pittville project.

Which action should be completed by the sponsor for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme?

A.

Plan, in detail, the construction of the new learning campus.

B.

Appoint a Senior Responsible Owner for the Pittville project.

C.

Produce regular reports on progress of the development of the new learning campus for the Senior Responsible Owner of the project.

D.

Develop the preferred way forward for the Pittville project.

The Local Education Authority Director has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Owner for the Western Area Learning Improvement Programme.

Which action is MOST appropriate for this role?

A.

Champion the project when it gets into difficulties.

B.

Consider the downsizing of 11 to 18-year-old education and training provision elsewhere to offset the new campus.

C.

Document the impact of the programme on the organization's income and expenditureaccount in the programme's business case.

D.

Provide assurance that the programme has delivered its anticipated benefits.

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Management Case section of the Full Business Case for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the entry is appropriate for the document identified and select the responses that support your decision.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

The Programme and Project Management Framework section states:

1. The Programme Director is to be responsible for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme.

2. Project progress reports are to be provided to the Consortium at the end of each month.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

A.

Amend entry 1, because the Western Area Learning Consortium should be jointly accountable for the Programme.

B.

Amend entry 1, because the Senior Responsible Owner should NOT be the Programme Director.

C.

No change to entry 1, because this is appropriate.

D.

Remove entry 2, because project reporting arrangements should be documented in the Project Plan.

E.

No change to entry 2, because the project framework should include project reporting arrangements in relation to the programme.

Using the Scenario and the information below, answer the following questions about the creation

of the short listed options for the Pittville project.

Spending Objectives

At least 15% increase in rate of participation

A 15% increase in attainment of qualification

At least 65 education courses

Critical Success Factors

Strategic fit and business needs - fit for purpose schools and universities attractive to 16-18-year-old

learners

Potential Value For Money

Supply side capacity and capability

Potential affordability

Potential achievability

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Scoping Solution 1: 'Current level of participation, 55 education courses and current qualification

success rate'

Which 2 statements are correct about this entry in the Options Framework?

A.

Should be carried forward to the short listed options.

B.

Delivers against one or more of the critical success factors.

C.

Will represent a benchmark for Value For Money throughout the appraisal process.

D.

Supports one or more of the Spending Objectives.

E.

Incorrectly identified as a Scoping Solution.

The new campus scheme will take three years to complete. Projected inflation over this period will mean that staffing costs will be 6%

higher when the campus is operational.

Should this increase be managed as a risk to the project?

A.

No, because inflation should be included as a cost in the Financial Appraisal.

B.

No, because any increase in cost should be dealt with as an issue.

C.

Yes, because any cost increase could threaten the affordability of a scheme.

D.

Yes, because any risk that might affect the financial viability of a scheme should be closely managed.

Which detail should be explained in the Commercial Case?

A.

Implementation timescales agreed for delivery.

B.

Impact on the organization's income and expenditure account.

C.

Impact on the organization's balance sheet.

D.

Overall affordability and funding arrangements for the deal.