APMG-International Better-Business-Cases-Practitioner Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Business needs heading?

AAchieving success rates for qualifications.

BThe Pittville development option will result in a net saving in cleaning costs

CExisting staff can absorb a 30% increase in the number of 16-18 year old
learners.

DSuccess rates for qualifications are near average.

ELong term financial viability of the education and training system for 11-18-
year-olds.

Answer : A, E

Question 2

The Consortium has stated that within the next three years, it expects to see at least a 15% increase in the attainment of

qualifications. However, it has not proposed ways in which the success rates for qualifications can be increased.

Is this approach appropriate for defining the spending objectives in the Strategic Outline Case?

ANo, because without a solution to the problem, there is no way of calculating what the potential improvements might be.

BNo, because the Consortium should NOT be specifying the targeted outcomes.

CYes, because the Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning.

DYes, because the Strategic Case should focus on what needs to be achieved in terms of the targeted outcomes and outputs rather than input in relation to the potential solution.

Answer : D

Question 3

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Proposed key contractual clauses heading?

AStaff at the new campus will automatically become employees of Pittville University with the same terms and conditions of employment.

BThe parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute through negotiations between senior executives of the parties, who have authority to settle the same.

CThe new campus building is to be listed as an asset on the Local Education Authority balance sheet.

DThe return on the investment will repay the sum of the original investment over 10 years.

EThe contract period for development of the new campus is three years.

Answer : A, B

Question 4

Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Supply-side capacity and capability?

AThe campus is to be run by Pittville University but there is stakeholder resistance.

BThe new campus will have the space to extend the number of education courses as student numbers increase.

CThe new campus can provide technology to enable Welsh language teaching throughout the region.

DThe project must comply with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act.

EThe Consortium has been meeting on a formal basis for nine months.

Answer : B, C

Question 5

The best and final offers have been returned for the delivery of the new campus. The preferred supplier was Piaffeco, which was

the same supplier that delivered the neighbouring Marshgate High School.

Should Economic Appraisals be prepared for the best and final offers for the discarded service providers on the short list?

ANo, because only the public sector comparator (PSC) should be updated in light of knowledge gained from the procurement.

BNo, because updating the FBC with best and final offers should be done as part of the Commercial Case.

CYes, because the reasons for rejecting potential service providers from the long list to the short list stage should be provided.

DYes, because the FBC should provide Economic Appraisals for all options.

Answer : B

Question 6

The benefits realization strategy states that the following:

1. Benefits will be entered in the benefits register

2. Only cash-releasing benefits will be tracked in the benefits register.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because benefits should be captured in the benefits realization strategy.

BNo change to entry 1, because the benefits register should capture all benefits.

CAmend entry 2, because all key benefits, whether or NOT they are cash-releasing, should be identified and monitored.

DNo change to entry 2, because all benefits should be measured in financial terms.

ENo change to entry 2, because only financial benefits should be included in the business case.

Answer : B, C

Question 7

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Financial Appraisal of the option to build a new campus on

the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters.

Decide whether the action taken represents an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project and select the response

that supports your decision.

The cost of inflation is estimated to be 2% per annum.

Should the project manager use this information when preparing the Financial Appraisal for this scheme?

ANo, because the Financial Appraisal should include constant or real prices.

BNo, because the Financial Appraisal should exclude the cost of general inflation and depreciation.

CYes, because the Financial Appraisal should include the cost of inflation.

DYes, because inflation will reduce the cost of the scheme over time.

Answer : C

APMG-International Better-Business-Cases-Practitioner Better Business Cases Practitioner Exam Practice Test