You are a project manager leading a newly formed project team. Which factor should NOT influence your decision when assigning roles and responsibilities to your team members?
A financial services company is launching a new banking product for which the sponsors have set a challenging timeline for an initial launch. The stakeholders have provided a list of conflicting requirements to be included in the new product design and build.
The project manager has decided to deliver the project in an iterative life cycle due to the time constraints.
Structure is the most common temporary structure used to manage projects. This allows the balance of authority between the functional line manager and the project manager. In a permanent structure, allocated tasks will match an individual’s capability so may be more repetitive and less varied.
You are a project manager taking over a project that’s in the definition phase. The project sponsor asks you to prepare for an upcoming budget review as they have concerns regarding the lack of cost control shown by the project to date.
Which of the following actions would best improve the project sponsor's confidence in how you will control costs?
You are managing a project to develop and deploy a new finance management software system for a client. The project has been deployed and is now in the post-deployment support phase. This phase requires ongoing technical support and maintenance after the software is deployed. The workload can vary significantly over time, is likely to evolve over time, and quick response times are essential.
Question: Based on the features of different contractual relationships and methods of supplier reimbursement, state the most appropriate contract type for the post-deployment phase. (1 mark)
Question: Explain four reasons why this would be the most suitable. (4 marks)
Which of the activities below would provide final assurance of a project?
You are managing a large UK-based team to design and build a multi-billion dollar railway in the Middle East. You have completed a stakeholder analysis and identified a diverse range of stakeholders, each with differing levels of power and interest in the project.
Describe the engagement approach you would take with both of these stakeholder groups and why you would take that approach.
You are the project manager of a project that’s currently in the definition phase. After your first meeting, the project sponsor has asked to see the integrated project management plan.
In this scenario, which of the following best describes the importance of an integrated project management plan?
You are overseeing a construction project for a new retail center. Midway through the project, the design team proposes a significant change to the building's layout, which they argue will improve overall functionality and therefore present better value for money. However, this change would require demolishing and rebuilding a section of the structure.
Given the proposed changes, outline five actions you would take to evaluate the change request to provide an appropriate recommendation.
A construction company is planning to build a new office complex. The project manager is considering integrating sustainability principles and priorities into the project management process.
How can integrating sustainability principles and priorities into the management of this project positively impact its long-term success?
By fostering innovation and creativity, leading to more resilient solutions that adapt to changing environmental and social conditions in the construction of the office complex.
By requiring additional planning and coordination to integrate sustainability measures seamlessly into existing project timelines and workflows, potentially leading to short-term disruptions in scheduling.
By enhancing stakeholder trust and reputation, which can attract investors and clients committed to sustainable practices in the development of the office complex.
By restricting resource consumption and waste generation during the construction process, to guarantee cost savings and improved resource efficiency in this phase of the project.
By improving worker safety through sustainable construction practices.
By reducing upfront costs but increasing long-term maintenance expenses due to sustainable building materials.
TESTED 03 Oct 2025