Support Business Case Creation PMI-CPMAI Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which element is most important to include in an executive presentation of a business case?

   • AA clear link between the proposed solution and strategic business objectives
   • BA summary of all alternative solutions considered
   • CA detailed breakdown of every technical requirement
   • DA complete list of all project team members
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2. 7application · medium

   A manufacturing company is building a business case for a predictive maintenance system. The project manager needs to quantify the expected savings from reduced unplanned downtime. The maintenance team has historical data on machine failure rates and the cost of emergency repairs, but the finance team has not yet validated the figures. What should the project manager do first?

   • APresent the raw failure data directly to executives and let them interpret the potential savings.
   • BUse the historical data to calculate a preliminary savings estimate and then work with finance to validate the assumptions.
   • CAsk the maintenance team to implement the system on a trial basis to measure actual savings.
   • DWait for the finance team to provide a complete cost model before making any estimates.
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4. 8application · medium

   A project manager has completed a business case for a new inventory management system. The document is comprehensive but has been criticized by stakeholders for being too long and difficult to follow. The project manager needs to submit the final version to the steering committee next week. What should the project manager do?

   • ARemove all financial data to shorten the document.
   • BAsk the IT team to rewrite the document in more technical language.
   • CKeep the document as is, since it contains all necessary details.
   • DRestructure the document to include an executive summary and use clear headings and bullet points for key sections.
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5. 9application · medium

   A company is considering implementing a new automated invoicing system. The project manager needs to quantify the benefits for the business case. The system is expected to reduce manual data entry errors and speed up payment collection. The finance team has provided data on the average invoice value and the current error rate. What is the most appropriate way to project the financial benefit?

   • ACalculate the expected reduction in error-related costs and the improved cash flow from faster payments.
   • BEstimate the benefit as a percentage of the total IT budget.
   • CUse the vendor's marketing materials to project the savings.
   • DProject the benefit as the total cost of the system over five years.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of collaborating with finance teams when developing a business case?

   • ATo obtain approval for the project without further review
   • BTo delegate all business case writing to the finance team
   • CTo eliminate the need for any cost estimation
   • DTo ensure the business case uses accurate and credible financial estimates
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