Project and Programme Management

What is considered a vital ingredient to the success of any project according to the text?

• Detailed documentation

• Planning

• Immediate execution

• Minimal spending

Which of the following is NOT listed as a key factor that good planning takes into account?

• Time

• Budget

• Office location

• Human resources

What must programme managers do to prepare for a project?

• Think about as many contingencies as possible

• Focus only on the positive outcomes

• Avoid thinking about potential problems

• Plan for immediate execution without contingencies

According to the text, what are the consequences of failing to plan?

• The project is completed successfully with no issues.

• The project takes less time and money than expected.

• The project fails due to insufficient time, budget, and means of production.

• The project requires more planning but can still proceed.

What example is used in the text to illustrate the concept of failing to plan?

• Preparing for an exam without studying.

• Inviting friends on a picnic without buying necessary items.

• Building a house without a blueprint.

• Going on a vacation without booking hotels.

What is one of the benefits of making a well-ordered shopping list in advance?

• It increases the time spent in the shop.

• It helps to avoid doubling back several times in the shop.

• It requires you to make multiple lists.

• It ensures that you forget items more frequently.

What can be achieved by grouping items into categories when writing a shopping list?

• It takes longer to complete the shopping trip.

• It makes the shopping list less efficient.

• It helps in completing the shopping trip more quickly and efficiently.

• It increases the chances of forgetting to buy essential items.

Why is it important to know what you will buy in advance according to the text?

• To ensure you spend more money than necessary.

• To make the shopping trip longer and more complicated.

• To avoid buying anything at all.

• To be able to cost the trip and ensure you have sufficient funds.

What does the text describe as "efficient planning"?

• Making multiple shopping lists.

• Shopping without a list.

• Planning a shopping trip with a well-ordered list and knowing the costs in advance.

• Buying items randomly without considering categories.

What should a good engineering plan consider regarding time?

• How much it will cost

• How long we have got

• How many people we have

• What facilities we have