Summer Sale - Special Limited Time 65% Discount Offer - Ends in 0d 00h 00m 00s - Coupon code: dpt65

P3OF Questions and Answers

Note! Following P3OF Exam is Retired now. Please select the alternative replacement for your Exam Certification.

P3OF Questions and Answers

Question # 6

Which should be checked when a temporary Project Office is closing down?

A.

Delivery of the P3O capability defined in the Blueprint is complete

B.

Continued alignment of P3O functions to the business requirements

C.

Transfer of the benefits management process to an operational area

D.

Realization of the benefits delivered by the P3O model

Full Access
Question # 7

Why do senior managers need to agree on which PPM problems they rate as critical?

A.

Defines a portfolio prioritization and optimization technique

B.

Allows the P3O Sponsor to gain consensus on a common P3O vision

C.

Justifies to senior management the investment in a P3O

D.

Defines the lifecycle for implementing a permanent P3O

Full Access
Question # 8

Which is NOT part of running an office through to delivery' within the implementation lifecycle of a Project Office?

A.

Establish the temporary Project Office staffing levels

B.

Implement the Project Office functions defined within the project initiation document

C.

Review project management processes so that they continue to be appropriate

D.

Review use of project resources so that they continue to be appropriate

Full Access
Question # 9

Which should the outline Vision Statement NOT describe?

A.

What the organization s new business model will be

B.

How success of the P3O will be measured

C.

Plan of how the P3O will be delivered

D.

How a P3O will contribute to achieving organizational objectives

Full Access
Question # 10

Which is an area where improvement targets and related Key Performance Indicators should be set?

A.

Improved portfolio balance in terms of overall risk and lifecycle stages

B.

Greater independence from strategic objectives

C.

Increased number of projects in start-up at any one time

D.

Increased number of programmes scoring amber or red at a gated review

Full Access
Question # 11

Why should staff delivering non-PPM functions within a P3O model be treated as distinct administrative resources?

A.

Avoid discouraging people from choosing a career within a P3O

B.

Provide non-PPM functions with a logical home

C.

Meet business efficiency needs

D.

Deliver a secretariat service to management boards

Full Access
Question # 12

Which is a strategic planning and portfolio support function of a P3O?

A.

Reporting through management dashboards

B.

Supporting programme tool use

C.

Developing consistent working practices

D.

Facilitating programme workshops

Full Access
Question # 13

Which of the following are recommended for the implementation of a P3O model?

1. Follow a recognized programme or project methodology

2. Define a budget and associated timescales to deliver

3. Appoint a P3O Sponsor

4. Use a programme approach to implement a single office P3O staffed by one individual

A.

1, 2, 3

B.

1, 2, 4

C.

1, 3, 4

D.

2, 3, 4

Full Access
Question # 14

Which is NOT a use of integrated tools?

A.

Links information across business change initiatives in a hierarchical manner

B.

Allows multiple people to access multiple sets of information

C.

Supports a single business change initiative with multiple users

D.

Uses a single installation of the tool across the organization

Full Access
Question # 15

Which of the following describe how an Organization Portfolio Office helps deliver change?

1. Allows the right resources to be allocated to the right programmes and projects

2. Focuses on identifying changes that align best to strategic objectives

3. Monitors progress of programmes and projects against key organizational objectives

4. Is primarily concerned with implementing the change correctly

A.

1, 2, 3

B.

1, 2, 4

C.

1, 3, 4

D.

2, 3, 4

Full Access
Question # 16

Which is an activity in the implementation lifecycle for a permanent P3O?

A.

Return staff members to operational roles

B.

Run an office through to delivery

C.

Close down a Programme Office

D.

Deliver capability / Realize benefits

Full Access
Question # 17

How does a P3O typically deliver an information portal to the PPM community?

A.

Through an intranet site showing templates and guidance

B.

By documenting business process swimlanes

C.

Using programme and project management forums

D.

By appropriate capacity planning for resource management

Full Access
Question # 18

Which describes the people or skills required for a Portfolio Office?

A.

Should be resourced with people wanting to move into project management

B.

Skills of Portfolio Office staff are the same as those for a role in a COE

C.

Needs enough people who are able to interpret and challenge data

D.

Should be resourced with a large number of administrative staff

Full Access
Question # 19

Which P3O capability is MOST likely to result in being able to stop inappropriate programmes?

A.

Reduction in resource costs

B.

Ongoing alignment of programmes with strategic objectives and targets

C.

Reduction in overheads dealing with conflicting resources

D.

Increased ability to bundle related requests for change for programmes

Full Access
Question # 20

Which activity occurs as part of the 'Identify' process?

A.

Refine the Vision Statement

B.

Document an outline Business Case

C.

Plan tranches of delivery

D.

Deliver the new capability

Full Access
Question # 21

Which benefit of implementing standard tools and techniques is MOST likely to reduce the number of staff required to operate P3O services?

A.

Automation of business processes

B.

Enhanced quality of decision support information

C.

Enhanced management across geography

D.

Improved timeliness of decision support information

Full Access
Question # 22

Which role has the authority to champion the setup of a P3O set-up?

A.

Head of Programme Office

B.

Head of P3O

C.

Portfolio Analyst

D.

P3O Sponsor

Full Access