EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Which of the following statements about the return of internal resources to an operational role when closing a temporary Programme Office are true?
1. Feedback to the line manager should be given on performance
2. Staff members will be reluctant to return if they are to lose status

Question2: Which technique ensures resources with the right expertise are allocated to PPM roles?

Question3: Which of the following describe the governance responsibilities of a P3O model?
1. Provides the governance and control backbone for an organization's change initiatives
2. Provides a single source for all data relating to the organization's change initiatives
3. Implements rules for decision-making relating to programmes and projects
4. Makes decisions on behalf of the main board

Question4: Which of the following describe how an Organization Portfolio Office helps deliver change?
1. Allows the right resources to be allocated to the right programmes and projects
2. Focuses on identifying changes that align best to strategic objectives
3. Monitors progress of programmes and projects against key organizational objectives
4. Is primarily concerned with implementing the change correctly

Question5: What should a P3O recommend for 'must do' changes?

Question6: What question regarding business change governance support and enablement relates to 'business change design'?

Question7: Which is an activity in the implementation lifecycle for a permanent P3O?

Question8: Which is a likely source of a threat to achieving the Blueprint?

Question9: What role provides facilitated workshops to promote consistent project management practice?

Question10: Which of the following are recommended for the implementation of a P3O model?
1. Follow a recognized programme or project methodology
2. Define a budget and associated timescales to deliver
3. Appoint a P3O Sponsor
4. Use a programme approach to implement a single office P3O staffed by one individual

Question11: Which factor will NOT influence the size of a P3O?

Question12: Which of the following statements about how a P3O should 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

Question13: Which describes P3O assurance services?

Question14: Which is a section of the Blueprint?

Question15: Which activity first occurs during the 'Define' process in the permanent P3O model lifecycle?

Question16: Which is NOT a typical factor that may affect the design of a P3O model?

Question17: Why is the same function carried out with a different focus by different offices within a P3O model?

Question18: How should the Head of P3O overcome the barrier of 'lack of focus on the full P3O model'?

Question19: Which of the following describe a decentralized P3O model?
1. Uses hub offices to support local need
2. Has a single office providing support to the entire organization
3. Has a central office typically providing portfolio support
4. Uses standards set by a central COE with local variations

Question20: Who, as a minimum, should review the resourcing of a Programme Office whilst it is running?

Question21: What is used to assist senior managers to determine their core problems and the services to be delivered by a P3O model?

Question22: Which is NOT a strategic planning or portfolio support function?

Question23: Which of the following statements about how a P3O should 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

Question24: Which is an underlying success factor of a P3O model with Hub Portfolio Offices that enables appropriate localized application of standards?

Question25: Which is a delivery support function?

Question26: Which is delivered by the Blueprint's information flows?

Question27: Which is NOT a use of integrated tools?

Question28: Which information should a Business Case for a P3O provide?

Question29: Which is NOT a specific area where KPIs should be set as a minimum to measure a P3O model's success?

Question30: What is defined as a temporary, flexible organization created to coordinate the implementation of a set of related projects and activities?

Question31: Which is a purpose of measuring Key Performance Indicators for a P3O?

Question32: Which is NOT a way that tools are typically used?

Question33: Which occurs when the P3O implementation programme is closed?