1.
The executive has set the following tolerances for stage 2: Time (+/- 1 week) Cost (+/-
2.
During stage 3, the operational staff that handle course bookings asked for the project scope to be increased for an online booking function. The additional product has been as it will enable them to process bookings more quickly and accurately. Is this an appropriate application of the 'focus on products' principle, and why?
3.
ABC Company has a standard course development model with four defined stages that the company manages using PRINCE2. The project manager for the Health and Safety Training Project has recommended the stage 2 of the standard model be split into two separate stages. As a result, there will now be five management stages in the project. Is this an appropriate application of the 'tailor to suit the project' principle, and why?
4.
During stage 3, project costs are increasing but there will still be a positive return on investment, as documented in the business case. However, corporate management has recently revised its targets for return on investment and has decided to stop the project as it will not meet the new targets. Is this an appropriate application of the 'continued business justification' principle?
5.
One of the senior managers of the company that is developing the 'e-learning course' has worked with ABC Company before. The team manager for the delivery of the 'e-learning course' has looked on ABC Company's intranet, but cannot find any reference to this work. The team manager has contacted the senior manager to discuss this project. Is this an appropriate application of the 'learn from experience' principle, and why?
6.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Reasons heading?
7.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Business options heading?
8.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Expected benefits heading?
9.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Expected dis-benefits heading?
10.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Timescale heading?