Portfolio, Programme and Projects

According to PMI's PMBOK, which of the following best defines a program?

• A single, large project with multiple phases

• A group of related projects managed in a coordinated manner

• An ongoing set of tasks aimed at maintaining business operations

• A portfolio of unrelated projects

In PRINCE2, what document is critical for guiding and controlling a project?

• Project Plan

• Business Case

• Issue Log

• Risk Register

What does Thiry (2015) emphasize as a key difference between project management and program management?

• Project management focuses on delivering outputs, while program management focuses on delivering outcomes

• Project management is strategic, while program management is tactical

• Project management deals with uncertainty, while program management avoids it

• Project management is concerned with business-as-usual activities, while program management is not

According to the APM Body of Knowledge 7th Edition (2019), what is the primary purpose of a project?

• To manage a series of ongoing activities

• To deliver a specific output or outcome within a defined time frame

• To maintain continuous operations in an organization

• To align with strategic business goals without a specific deadline

In PRINCE2, what is considered the most important characteristic of a project?

• Flexibility in scope

• Defined start and end dates

• Continuous improvement

• Integration with daily operations

Thiry (2015) discusses the concept of “emergent change” in programs. What does this refer to?

• The ability to adapt to unforeseen changes within a program

• The rigid structure of program objectives

• A focus on avoiding any changes during a program's execution

• The pre-determined changes outlined at the start of the program

According to Thiry (2015), what role does a Program Manager play in stakeholder engagement?

• Minimizes stakeholder involvement to reduce complexity

• Focuses on internal stakeholders only

• Facilitates continuous and adaptive engagement with stakeholders

• Delegates stakeholder engagement to project managers

How does PMI's PMBOK describe the difference between a project and a program?

• A project is a temporary endeavor with a specific deliverable, while a program is a collection of related projects managed together to achieve benefits.

• A project is ongoing, while a program is temporary.

• A project is broader in scope than a program.

• There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.

According to the APM Body of Knowledge, what is a portfolio?

• A collection of programs managed together

• A single, large project with several deliverables

• A grouping of an organization’s projects and programs, managed together to achieve strategic objectives

• A temporary effort with a single objective

In Thiry’s (2015) view, which of the following best describes a successful program?

• One that meets its predefined objectives

• One that adapts to changes and delivers strategic benefits

• One that is completed under budget

• One that follows the original plan without deviation