Deck 8: The Governance Interface

Question 1

What happens at the governance interface?

A) Decisions about procurement are made
B) Owner is briefed by the supplier
C) Decisions about projects are made
D) Projects are continuously reviewed

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Moving from outputs to outcomes in beneficial use inevitably implies changes in the operational capabilities of the owner organization to deliver for its customers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Matching
In SPO it is proposed that the difference between projects and programmes:
-Projects

A) do not have sequential interdependencies but share important work packages.
B) consist of a set of discrete projects which for various reasons need to be managed separately but also have sequential interdependencies.
C) do not require discrete packages to be managed separately
D) deliver outcomes such as more effective learning for children and consist of packages within the WBS that require different project management approaches.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Matching
In SPO it is proposed that the difference between projects and programmes:
-Programmes

A) do not have sequential interdependencies but share important work packages.
B) consist of a set of discrete projects which for various reasons need to be managed separately but also have sequential interdependencies.
C) do not require discrete packages to be managed separately
D) deliver outcomes such as more effective learning for children and consist of packages within the WBS that require different project management approaches.

Question 5

Matching
In SPO it is proposed that the difference between projects and programmes:
-Modular programmes

A) do not have sequential interdependencies but share important work packages.
B) consist of a set of discrete projects which for various reasons need to be managed separately but also have sequential interdependencies.
C) do not require discrete packages to be managed separately
D) deliver outcomes such as more effective learning for children and consist of packages within the WBS that require different project management approaches.

Question 6

Matching
In SPO it is proposed that the difference between projects and programmes:
-Interdependent programmes

A) do not have sequential interdependencies but share important work packages.
B) consist of a set of discrete projects which for various reasons need to be managed separately but also have sequential interdependencies.
C) do not require discrete packages to be managed separately
D) deliver outcomes such as more effective learning for children and consist of packages within the WBS that require different project management approaches.

Question 7

What is the principal aim of the owner in managing the governance interface?

A) To ensure that the project is delivered as planned.
B) To ensure that the value proposition (and hence the project mission) is sustained through the project lifecycle as a reference point for decision-making.
C) To overcome the challenges faced during the project life-cycle.
D) To ensure that the budget is sufficient for completing the project.

Question 8

The projects in the portfolio do not have any dependencies between them, but, crucially, they do share resources.

Question 9

The project lifecycle for the project can be divided into a number of notionally sequential stages and progress from one stage to another requires that the progress on delivery is reviewed by parties external to the project team at planned milestones called:

A) Project review
B) Project appraisal.
C) Project renewal.
D) Stage-gates.

Question 10

Matching
The principal answers to be answered at each stage-gate can take different forms:
-Fuzzy

A) any required rework is undertaken within next stage; the project moves forward and the previous stage closes.
B) rework has to be completed within the previous stage; the project moves forward if all tasks are completed or not if some are outstanding.
C) rework within previous stage; compliant part moves forward, non-complying part reworked in previous stage and the previous stage remains open.

Question 11

Matching
The principal answers to be answered at each stage-gate can take different forms:
-any required rework is undertaken within next stage; the project moves forward and the previous stage closes.
B) rework has to be completed within the previous stage; the project moves forward if all tasks are completed or not if some are outstanding.
C) rework within previous stage; compliant part moves forward, non-complying part reworked in previous stage and the previous stage remains open.

Question 12

Matching
The principal answers to be answered at each stage-gate can take different forms:
-any required rework is undertaken within next stage; the project moves forward and the previous stage closes.
B) rework has to be completed within the previous stage; the project moves forward if all tasks are completed or not if some are outstanding.
C) rework within previous stage; compliant part moves forward, non-complying part reworked in previous stage and the previous stage remains open.

Question 13

An individual who is accountable for the delivery of the outputs and the realization of the business who works at the interface between the owner's project management team and the senior leadership team of the owner organization that initiated the project:

A) Project board
B) Project leader
C) Project champion
D) Project sponsor

Question 14

The formal organizational procedure by which the senior management of the owner organization is assured that the project is meeting on track to achieve the project mission:

A) Stage gate
B) Project appraisal
C) Project review
D) Project assurance

Question 15

Both suppliers and owners will have a PMO with similar responsibilities, but those of the owner PMO are typically larger reflecting the broader responsibilities of the owner for the projects it initiates.