Know Facts, Terms and Concepts Relating to the Introduction, the Principles of a P3O Model and Its Elements. Specifically to Recall: P3O-FOUNDATION Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · easy

   A hospital is implementing a new electronic health record (EHR) system. The project team is focused on delivering the new system, while the hospital's existing patient admission and discharge processes continue to operate. How should the hospital categorize the existing patient admission and discharge processes during this change?

   • AAs a programme, since they are related to the EHR implementation.
   • BAs Business as Usual (BAU), which will be impacted by the change once the new system is operational.
   • CAs a project, since they are part of the overall change to the EHR system.
   • DAs a portfolio, since they are part of the hospital's overall operations.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (PPM) within an organization?

   • ATo replace the need for separate functional departments such as HR and Finance
   • BTo manage the day-to-day operational activities of the organization
   • CTo deliver all organizational change in a coordinated way that aligns with strategic objectives
   • DTo ensure that all projects are completed within the shortest possible time
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the role of a Centre of Excellence within a P3O model?

   • ATo provide standards, methods, and best practices for change management
   • BTo manage the day-to-day operations of the organization
   • CTo execute projects directly
   • DTo make final investment decisions on projects
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5. 14application · medium

   A large financial services firm has multiple projects and programmes running across its divisions. Senior management is concerned that there is no single, consistent way to prioritize these initiatives, allocate resources, or report progress. They want to establish a permanent organizational capability to provide governance, support, and guidance for all change initiatives. What should they establish?

   • AA Portfolio Office only, since portfolio management is the highest level of control needed.
   • BA single Project Management Office (PMO) to manage all projects and programmes directly.
   • CA Portfolio, Programme, and Project Office (P3O) to provide a decision-support and delivery-support function.
   • DA Programme Office to oversee all change initiatives, including those outside programmes.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes a P3O?

   • AA software tool used to manage projects
   • BA methodology for running projects
   • CA type of project management certification
   • DA single office that provides support for all change initiatives
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