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Question 1

Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Potential value for money?

ANew opportunities will be available for teachers to be involved in delivering the new education courses.

BThe 'BAU/status quo' option is the baseline for assessing value for money.

CThere is a reasonably positive reaction from local schools to the Old Fire Station Headquarters being used as a second site.

DThe demographic forecasts are for further reductions in the demand for places over the next five years.

EA new campus would provide modern and better facilities at a cheaper cost than refitting existing buildings.

Answer : B, E

Question 2

The Director of Pittville University has resigned during the procurement process. As a result, the Deputy Director is now acting as Director. The other schools have now withdrawn their objections to Pittville University running the new campus. It is thought that

the delivery approach could be revised so that Pittville University manages all 16-18-year-olds education and further cost reductions could be achieved. There is no option in the OBC that provides this delivery approach with the service solution of a new

campus.

Should the preferred option be reviewed in the FBC? (Select one)

ANo, because the lack of a Director of Pittville University would not affect a delivery approach involving Pittville University.

BNo, because the preferred option should remain unchanged once selected at OBC.

CYes, because the FBC must demonstrate that the preferred option offers better VFM than the other available options.

DYes, because the FBC should consider the organization's strategy for managing contractual change.

Answer : C

Question 3

Providing better facilities, improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of education courses.

Which of the key objectives for spend are these objectives based on?

AEconomy.

BEfficiency.

CEffectiveness.

DCompliance.

Answer : C

Question 4

The current establishment of support staff will be able to absorb 30% growth in numbers of 16 - 18-year-old learners.

This information has been:

1. Entered in the benefits register

2. Classed as a cash-releasing benefit.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because benefits should be described only in the Economic Case.

BNo change to entry 1, because non cash-releasing benefits should be entered in the benefits register.

CAmend entry 2, because the benefit class should be 'non-cash-releasing'.

DNo change to entry 2, because an increase in productivity is classified as cash-releasing.

ENo change to entry 2, because a growth in learner numbers will result in additional revenue.

Answer : B, C

Question 5

Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for more choice of subjects?

ATo increase the number of education courses from 55 to 65, preferably more.

BTo increase the number of education courses offered to 16 to 18-year-olds within three years.

CTo provide at least 65 different education courses for 16 to 18-year-olds within three years.

DTo increase the achievement of qualifications by a minimum of 15% within three years.

Answer : C

Question 6

Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Potential achievability?

AThe Pittville project is part of a larger programme of change.

BHaving a sufficient number of students with one provider will potentially attract good quality teaching staff.

CPittville University can accommodate a further 80 full time learners within the existing facility before the new site is available.

DThe building of the new campus must achieve compliance with the regulations on the Disability Discrimination Act.

EThe Consortium has agreed that the priority for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme is improving the learning provision for 16-18-year-olds in Pittville.

Answer : B, E

Question 7

Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for improved efficiency of resources?

ATo increase the utilization of teachers from 75% to 90% within three years.

BTo reduce travel times for staff and students to and from the new campus.

CTo absorb up to 30% growth in the number of 16 to 18-year-old learners within the current establishment of support staff.

DTo create a healthy competition between learning providers to benefit learners.

Answer : A

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