4.5.1 PROJECT DESIGN

Question 1

What is the competence “design” concerned with?

(1) The way the project is set-up and managed
(2) The architecture of the solution required to meet the business need
(3) The result of a specification
(4) The basis of the IT solution

Answer 1

(1) The way the project is set-up and managed

Question 2

What is the most important success criterion – time, cost or quality?

(1) Time
(2) Cost
(3) Quality
(4) It depends on the project

Answer 2

(4) It depends on the project

Question 3

What should the project manager consider when deciding the design of a project?

(1) Whether planning is essential or can be rushed
(2) Lessons from previous projects
(3) Whether the solution is going to be cost-effective
(4) Whether the scope of the project accurately reflects the technical solution

Answer 3

(2) Lessons from previous projects

Question 4

When are success criteria measured?

(1) At the end of the project
(2) After the benefits are realised
(3) Throughout the delivery phase
(4) As soon as possible after starting the project

Answer 4

(1) At the end of the project

Question 5

What is used to measure the likely achievements of the success criteria?

(1) Stakeholders’ reflections on the project
(2) The sponsor’s view of performance
(3) Key performance indicators
(4) Personal targets

Answer 5

(3) Key performance indicators