Understand Key Concepts Relating to the Overview, Principles of a P3O Model and Its Elements Including the Introduction to P3O. Specifically to Identify: P3O-FOUNDATION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   An IT company is adopting a P3O model. The company has a mix of small projects and large programmes. The PMO lead is deciding how to allocate resources across the P3O elements. The company wants to ensure that the P3O is cost-effective while still providing adequate support. Which approach is most cost-effective?

   • AEstablish a full-time portfolio office, programme office, and project office, each with dedicated staff.
   • BEstablish a single P3O that provides services on a 'fit-for-purpose' basis, scaling support based on the needs of each initiative.
   • COutsource all P3O services to an external provider.
   • DEstablish only a project office and rely on project managers for all other support.
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2. 22application · medium

   A manufacturing company is running its daily operations while also implementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The operations director is concerned that the ERP project will disrupt production. How should the relationship between business as usual (BAU) and the change initiative be described?

   • ABAU provides the environment and resources that the change initiative relies on, and the change initiative, when delivered, will improve or transform BAU.
   • BBAU should be suspended while the change initiative is being delivered to avoid conflicts.
   • CBAU and the change initiative are separate and have no impact on each other.
   • DThe change initiative is part of BAU and should be managed using the same processes as routine operations.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   At which point in a programme lifecycle would a P3O typically provide support?

   • AOnly during the delivery stage
   • BOnly during the initiation stage
   • CAt every stage, from identifying the programme through to delivering benefits and closure
   • DOnly after the programme has closed
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5. 24foundation · easy

   How does a P3O enable decision-making?

   • ABy making all decisions on behalf of senior management
   • BBy focusing only on project-level decisions
   • CBy providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to support investment and prioritization decisions
   • DBy reducing the need for any governance
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is a key function of the project office within a P3O model?

   • ASetting the strategic direction of the organization
   • BProviding administrative and support services to individual projects
   • CCoordinating multiple projects to deliver benefits
   • DManaging the entire portfolio of initiatives
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