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Latest APMG-International Better-Business-Cases-Practitioner Practice Questions BY Bailey

Question 1

Answer the following questions about the benefits realization strategy, framework and plans that have been drafted 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 Management Case states that the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme Director is ultimately responsible for:

1. Delivering the benefits of the Pittville project

2. Ensuring arrangements have been made to realize the benefits.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

  • A. Amend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme and project should be ultimately responsible for delivering the benefits.
  • B. Amend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme should delegate responsibility for delivering benefits to the Project Manager.
  • C. Amend entry 2, because the SRO of the programme should ensure that mechanisms are in place for realizing benefits.
  • D. No change to entry 2, because the delivery of benefits should be tracked at programme level.
  • E. No change to entry 2, because the Programme Director should report on the delivery of benefits to the other members of the Consortium.
Question 2

It is estimated that 60% of the taxation costs on the development will NOT be reclaimable.

Should the unclaimable taxation costs be excluded from the Financial Appraisal?

  • A. No, because the Financial Appraisal should demonstrate value for money.
  • B. No, because both resource and non-resource costs and benefits should be factored into the analysis.
  • C. Yes, because taxation costs should be excluded from the Financial Appraisal.
  • D. Yes, because it is the Economic Case that should include inflation and taxation costs.