Be Able to Apply Key Concepts Relating to Models and Tailoring Within a Given Scenario. Specifically to Identify Appropriate: P3O-FOUNDATION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A temporary programme office is being set up for a two-year programme. The programme is small, with only three projects, but it is strategically important. The organization wants to keep costs low. What is the most appropriate size for the programme office?

   • AA programme office that also supports other programmes to share costs.
   • BA full team of programme planners, risk managers, and benefits managers.
   • CA single programme manager with part-time administrative support.
   • DA virtual office with no dedicated staff, relying on the permanent P3O.
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2. 22application · medium

   A P3O provides portfolio management, programme management, and project management support. The portfolio office has identified that several projects are duplicating effort and competing for the same limited resources. The programme office is managing a programme that includes two of these projects. What should the P3O do to address the duplication and resource contention?

   • AAsk the programme office to resolve the issue within its programme, as it has authority over its projects.
   • BEscalate the issue to the portfolio board for a decision on prioritization and resource allocation.
   • CCreate a new temporary office to manage the resource conflict.
   • DInstruct the project managers to coordinate directly and share resources.
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4. 23expert · hard

   An organization is restructuring its P3O. Currently, it has a single office that supports both portfolio and programme management. The organization has grown and now has a large portfolio of diverse programmes and projects. The P3O manager is considering splitting the office into a permanent portfolio office and temporary programme offices. What is the most important factor to consider in this decision?

   • AThe need to align the P3O with the IT department's structure.
   • BThe need to reduce the overall cost of the P3O.
   • CThe need to provide focused support for individual programmes while maintaining portfolio-level oversight.
   • DThe need to maintain a single point of accountability for all change.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which P3O structure is typically responsible for providing support to individual projects, such as planning, reporting, and risk management?

   • AProject office
   • BPortfolio office
   • CProgramme office
   • DCentre of Excellence
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6. 25application · medium

   A multinational company is establishing a permanent P3O to support its portfolio of strategic change. The CEO has publicly endorsed the P3O and allocated a dedicated budget, but the heads of the business units are reluctant to share their project and programme information with the new office. The P3O manager is concerned that without their cooperation, the P3O will not be able to provide reliable portfolio-level reporting. What should the P3O manager do first?

   • AEstablish a formal escalation process to the CEO for any business unit that does not comply with information requests.
   • BDemonstrate the value of the P3O by delivering a pilot portfolio report that shows the benefits of consolidated information.
   • CClarify the P3O's mandate and the senior management support it has, and engage business unit heads to understand their concerns.
   • DReallocate the P3O budget to fund a change management programme that will persuade business units to cooperate.
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