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Question 1

Which 2 observations correctly evaluate the Income?

AThere will be a funding gap in Year 2 when the Expenditure is forecast to exceed the Income.

BThe affordability of the scheme is NOT dependent upon the income from the sale of Pittville High School.

CIncome from the hire of the sports facilities should NOT be shown as a separate source of income.

DFunding to help pay for the construction of the new campus should be shown as a separate source of income in the Revenue Budget.

ELocal Education Authority (LEA) Funding should be moved to the Economic Appraisal.

Answer : A, B

Question 2

Answer the following questions about the benefits realization strategy, framework and plans that have been drafted for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the entry is appropriate for the document identified and select the responses that support your decision.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

The Management Case states that the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme Director is ultimately responsible for:

1. Delivering the benefits of the Pittville project

2. Ensuring arrangements have been made to realize the benefits.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

AAmend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme and project should be ultimately responsible for delivering the benefits.

BAmend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme should delegate responsibility for delivering benefits to the Project Manager.

CAmend entry 2, because the SRO of the programme should ensure that mechanisms are in place for realizing benefits.

DNo change to entry 2, because the delivery of benefits should be tracked at programme level.

ENo change to entry 2, because the Programme Director should report on the delivery of benefits to the other members of the Consortium.

Answer : A, D

Question 3

There is a need to meet regulations that address the needs of those with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities

Should this item be recorded as a dependency within the Strategic Outline Case?

ANo, because the regulations are an externally imposed parameter or constraint.

BNo, because dependencies should NOT be recorded within the Strategic Outline Case.

CYes, because any actions or developments required by others should be considered if the success of the project is dependent upon them.

DYes, because success of the project is dependent upon compliance with these regulations.

Answer : D

Question 4

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Benefits, risks, dependencies and constraints heading?

AIncrease the number of education courses from 55 to 65.

BThe project could meet with substantial opposition from parents and staff.

CMaintain staff satisfaction.

DAn operating surplus will be generated from hiring out the sports facilities at the new campus.

ETo implement links with employers and the local economy.

Answer : B, D

Question 5

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 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

Answer the following question about the Programme Business Case.

The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are

appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Organization overview heading?

AThe Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning for 14-19- year-olds throughout the Western Area.

BFormal meetings have been held over the past nine months to establish the goals to be achieved.

CPittville is the commercial, retail and cultural centre of Topland, with a population of circa 22,000.

DThere are problems accessing learning in some parts of the region.

EThere is a shortage of higher education establishments in the region.

Answer : A, D

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