Know Facts, Terms and Concepts Relating to the Business Justification for Implementing a P3O. Specifically to Recall: P3O-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A telecommunications company has a P3O that provides project support. The project managers are complaining that they spend too much time on administrative tasks and not enough on managing their projects. What should the P3O do to address this?

   • AIncrease the number of project status reports required
   • BProvide a centralized project support service to handle administrative tasks
   • CReduce the scope of project management to focus only on scheduling
   • DProvide more training on project management software
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2. 17application · medium

   A multinational corporation is establishing a P3O to support its business change governance. The governance board wants to ensure that all change initiatives are aligned with the corporate strategy and that there is a single point of oversight. What should the P3O provide to support this governance requirement?

   • AA tool for tracking individual project risks and issues
   • BA project management office that focuses on individual project delivery
   • CA portfolio management function that provides consolidated reporting and prioritization
   • DA training program for project managers on the organization's methodology
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4. 18foundation · easy

   In the context of a P3O, what does 'doing programmes and projects right' primarily mean?

   • AEnsuring that all programmes and projects are approved by the same governance board.
   • BEnsuring that all programmes and projects use the same software tools.
   • CSelecting programmes and projects that align with the organization's strategy.
   • DEnsuring that programmes and projects are delivered effectively, on time, and within budget.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A large insurance company is establishing a P3O to support its business change governance. The governance board is concerned about both the strategic alignment of the portfolio and the effective delivery of individual projects. They have limited budget for the P3O and need a solution that provides oversight without creating excessive bureaucracy. What should the P3O design prioritize?

   • AA simple portfolio prioritization tool with no additional PMO staff
   • BA federated model with local PMOs and a central portfolio function
   • CA standalone project assurance team reporting directly to the board
   • DA centralized portfolio office with mandatory reporting for all projects
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6. 20foundation · easy

   In the context of a P3O, what does 'doing the right programmes and projects' primarily mean?

   • AEnsuring that all programmes and projects have the same level of funding.
   • BUsing the same project management methodology for all programmes and projects.
   • CEnsuring that all programmes and projects are completed on time and within budget.
   • DSelecting and prioritizing programmes and projects that align with the organization's strategic objectives.
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