Know Facts, Terms and Concepts Relating to the Business Justification for Implementing a P3O. Specifically to Recall: P3O-FOUNDATION Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A newly formed P3O in a pharmaceutical company is tasked with supporting the Investment Committee. The Committee is struggling because project sponsors present business cases in inconsistent formats, making it difficult to compare competing initiatives. Which P3O function most directly solves this problem?

   • AScheduling more frequent Investment Committee meetings
   • BCreating a new financial model for calculating return on investment
   • CProviding a standard business case template and guidance to all sponsors
   • DAssigning a project manager to each sponsor to help write their business case
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a P3O enabling business change governance?

   • AProviding a standard framework for reporting progress to the board
   • BEliminating the need for regular progress reporting
   • CTaking over the role of the project manager in delivering a project
   • DDeciding which projects should be funded without consulting stakeholders
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4. 13application · medium

   A logistics company has a P3O that is well-regarded for its portfolio prioritization. However, a recent audit found that many projects are being delivered with significant rework and delays. The audit recommends the P3O focus on 'doing projects right.' What should the P3O implement to address this recommendation?

   • AA stage-gate review process to assess project health and readiness before moving to the next phase
   • BA communication plan to inform stakeholders about the P3O's services
   • CA benefits map to show how each project contributes to corporate objectives
   • DA new scoring model to rank projects based on their strategic importance
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5. 14expert · hard

   A software company has a portfolio with two types of projects: 'Innovation' projects that explore new technologies with high risk and high potential reward, and 'Sustaining' projects that maintain existing products with low risk and steady returns. The P3O has limited funding and must advise the board on the optimal mix. The board is risk-averse and wants to maximize short-term profit. What is the P3O's best course of action?

   • AAsk the board to decide without providing any analysis
   • BRecommend funding only the sustaining projects to align with the board's risk-averse and profit-focused stance
   • CPresent a balanced portfolio recommendation that includes a mix of both types, highlighting the long-term risks of under-investing in innovation
   • DRecommend funding only the innovation projects to secure the company's long-term future
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which activity best reflects the principle of 'doing the right programmes and projects'?

   • AImproving the quality of project reporting
   • BPrioritizing initiatives based on their contribution to strategic goals
   • COptimizing the use of resources within a single project
   • DReducing the number of projects to save costs
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