EX0-007 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Which is an Information Assurance concept that ensures aP3Ocan supply information to the business when needed?

A. Asset management

B. Configuration management

C. Availability

D. Confidentiality

Which of the following describe the relationship between change and business as usual? 1.Programmes deliver change into an organization's business operations environment 2.Business stakeholders must be engaged appropriately about the changes being delivered 3.Programme delivery should take priority over business as usual activities 4.Disruption to business as usual needs to be considered when planning changes

A. 1,2,3

B. 1,2,4

C. 1,3,4

D. 2,3,4

Which of the following describe the services that a COE typically provides when a temporary Programme Office is defined? 1.Supply standard processes, tools and templates

2.Provide advice on tailoring processes to meet the needs of the programme being supported 3.Act as a source of lessons learned 4.Define the information flows required by the Programme Board

A. 1,2,3

B. 1,2,4

C. 1,3,4

D. 2,3,4

Which is NOT a factor that affects the design of aP3Omodel?

A. Whether a framework agreement exists with an external PPM consultancy company

B. Existing level of PPM maturity of the organization

C. Whether local or central investment decisions drive the business

D. The number of distinct geographical divisions within the organization

Which information should aP3OBusiness Case typically contain?

A. Risks involved in implementing aP3Omodel

B. Definition of the future state of theP3O

C. Resource requirements to deliver the portfolio of change initiatives

D. Risks involved in delivering the portfolio of change initiatives

What does a Hub Portfolio Office support?

A. Definition and delivery of a portfolio of change across an organization

B. Delivery of a specific change initiative being delivered as a programme

C. Consistent definition of standards across an organization

D. Definition and delivery of programmes within a division

Which role should be the final point of escalation for aP3Owhich supports all change in an organization?

A. Portfolio Analyst

B. Finance

C. HeadofP3O

D. Main board director

How does aP3Omodel make a significant contribution to the successful delivery of an organization's strategy?

A. Acts as risk owner of project risks to ensure common standards are applied

B. Provides quality information to enable senior management decisions on which projects to start up

C. Helps operational managers determine business as usual priorities

D. Decides the appropriate priority of each programme and project

Who does aP3Osupport by providing practical hands-on help?

A. Customer/user community

B. Programme and Project Managers

C. Suppliers

D. Senior managers

Which describes the skills and competencies needed by the roles within aP3O?

A. All require good PPM skills

B. All require functional competencies such as finance

C. All require generic personal skills such as coaching or mentoring

D. Some require good PPM skills while others need more generic business skills

Which is needed when getting the investment for aP3O?

A. Independence of assurance services

B. Defined portfolio of change

C. Provision of secretariat services

D. Recognition of the need for change

Which is NOT a strategic planning or portfolio support function?

A. Prioritizing programmes within the portfolio

B. Providing a single flexible resource pool

C. Aligning programmes with strategic objectives

D. Providing oversight, scrutiny and challenge

Which is a purpose of measuring Key Performance Indicators for aP3O?

A. Demonstrate aP3O's successes to the organization

B. Determine project progress against its plan

C. Identify the resources required within aP3O

D. Identify areas of personal improvement for Project Managers

Which of the following statements about how aP3Oshould integrate with the wider organization are true?

1.

Operates independently of other functions within the organization

2.

Typically relies on dedicated full-time resources to provide financial functions needed

A. Only 1 is true

B. Only 2 is true

C. Both 1 and 2 are true

D. Neither 1 or 2 is true

What is defined as the decision-enabling and support business model for all business change within an organization?

A. Programme

B. P3O

C. Project

D. Portfolio