Strategic Programme Leadership (L6M5) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Jerry is responsible for starting a new construction project.
His company wants to build a new Water Park on the outskirts of town.
He has prepared a Statement of Need, outlining requirements and benefits.
Senior Management has approved the project to move forward.
Q: What should be Jerry's next task?
Answer Options:

A. Project brief - creating a list of technical requirements

B. Feasibility study - looking in-depth at options available

C. Appointment of a construction manager to manage the project

D. Concept design - outlining how the water park would look and operate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage to the contractor in an EPC contract arrangement?
EPC contracts provide several benefits to contractors, such as clear project scope, reduced risks, and better project management.
Answer Options:

A. The client assumes all risks for the construction

B. There are no subcontractors to manage

C. There is an early completion bonus

D. The scope is clearly defined by the client

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

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Which of the following describes tacit knowledge? Select all that apply.

A. It can be found in Standard Operating Procedures within the procurement department

B. It is usually unwritten

C. It is easy to capture and write down

D. It can be captured from reports and data

E. It is easy to transfer from one person to another

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

Dave, Head of HR, is introducing the "Person-Organization Fit" model.
Q: What will this help achieve?
Answer Options:

A. Ensuring staff meet their KPIs

B. More successful recruitment

C. Less discrimination in the workplace

D. Better relationships with suppliers

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

Which project management methodology outlines a process for closing a project?
Answer Options:

A. Monte Carlo

B. Critical Path

C. MRP

D. Prince2

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

A programme is a framework which allows multiple projects to be completed simultaneously. Is this TRUE?

A. yes - programmes ensure that projects are viable and successful in their implementation

B. no - a programme is a type of project which helps the business achieve its objectives

C. no - a project is a set of programmes which are run simultaneously

D. yes - projects are co-ordinated to achieve the strategic objectives of the business

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

Josh is the son of the CEO of a law firm and has recently been hired as a trainee attorney, following his graduation from University. He has been with the company for three months and middle management often invite him to meetings that other trainee attorneys are not invited to. What type of power does he have that would explain this?

A. expert power

B. personal power

C. negative power

D. positional power

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

Juno is completing a Variance Analysis on the sales department's spend for the first quarter. He concludes that there is a Favourable Variance. What does this mean?

A. the results are better than expected

B. the department has spent more than the allocated budget

C. the results are worse than expected

D. the department has more money in the budget than what they have spent so far

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

A local library is contracting a construction firm to design and build a new extension using a target costing method. Which of the following statements are true about this pricing mechanism? Select all that apply

A. a target cost will ensure the contractor works competitively against the library to ensure costs remain low and their profit margin remains high

B. the contractor is a price setter

C. this form of contract requires a collaborative relationship

D. any cost savings will be enjoyed by the library

Correct Answer: C

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