APMP Sample Questions

1.
Explain five distinct benefits to be gained from managing groups of projects as

a programme rather than as individual, unconnected initiatives. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
The question asks the candidate to explain therefore the answer should include at least one
comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation for each of the five points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each benefit.

Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10.
2. There are three parts to this question. Answer all parts.
The probability and impact grid below illustrates the relative positions of threats
(numbered 1-13) to a project following a risk assessment.
0.90
9 4 13 2
VHI
0.70 3
11
PROBABILITY
HI
0.50 12 7
MED
0.30 1
LO
0.10 5 6 8
VLO
0.05 0.10 0.20 0.40 0.80

VLO LO MED HI VHI
IMPACT
(i) List, in priority order, the top five risks. (10 marks)
Mark Scheme
2 marks for each correct risk number in right place in the sequence.
1 mark for each correct risk number in wrong sequence.
(ii) State four responses that might be appropriate to top priority risks
(threats or opportunities). (20 marks)
Mark Scheme
The question asks the candidate to state therefore a coherent single sentence that
summarises, for each point, what something is or means for each of four responses.
Award partial marks for incomplete statements by deducting marks from 5.

Award only 2 marks for responses that are just listed.
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(iii) In addition to choosing the response strategy state four actions that a
project manager should take when preparing responses to top priority
risks. (20 marks)
Mark Scheme
summarises, for each point, what something is or means for each of four actions.
Award 5 marks for a complete statement.

Award only 2 marks for responses that are just listed.
3. List five actions that need to be done to prepare for a negotiation with a
supplier of goods or services to a project. Describe the relevance of each
action. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
The question asks the candidate to list and describe (a short paragraph made up of
more than one sentence) five actions.
Award 3 marks for each method listed. If no clear list these marks will not be
awarded.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for each action clearly described.
Award partial marks for incomplete descriptions by deducting marks from 7.
4. List five roles that need to be defined with respect to a project and describe
responsibilities of each role. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
more than one sentence) five actions.
Award 3 marks for each role listed. If no clear list these marks will not be awarded.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for each action clearly described.
5. This question has two parts. Answer both parts.
(i) Explain the term project context. (10 marks)
Mark Scheme
The question asks the candidate to explain therefore the answer should include at least
one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences).
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of project context.

Award partial marks for an incomplete explanation by deducting marks from 10.
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(ii) Explain four elements of a project’s context. (40 marks)
Mark Scheme
one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation for each of the
four points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each element.

6. Explain five features of a change control process. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
five features.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each feature.

7. Consider the chart below. The project has a planned duration of 20 months and
a budget of £1M. (50 marks)
Using the date provided, calculate and comment upon:
• The schedule variance or schedule performance index

• The cost variance or cost performance index
• The estimated cost at completion
• The estimated final duration
Explain the health and performance of the project up to month 10.
Month 10
1100
1000
900
800
700
Planned Costs
600
Cumulative 480 Earned Value
Costs 500
Actual Costs
400
390
300
320
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Month
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Mark Scheme
Awards marks as follows:

• Maximum 10 marks for calculating and discussing the schedule variance and/or schedule
performance index accurately.
• Maximum 10 marks for calculating and discussing the cost variance and/or cost
performance index accurately.
• Maximum 10 marks for calculating and discussing the estimated cost at completion
accurately.
• Maximum 10 marks for calculating and discussing the estimated final duration accurately.
• Maximum 10 marks for an explanation that shows an understanding of the health of the
project based on performance up to month 10.
There are no marks explicitly for showing workings, however, if workings are shown and
correct formulae demonstrated but a mathematical error made in computation then partial
marks will be awarded.
If the candidate only carries out the calculations but does not discuss what the calculations
mean they can only obtain a maximum of 20 marks out of the possible 50 for the question.
8. Explain five considerations a project manager must make when developing the
project communication plan. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
five considerations.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each consideration to be made.

(i) State six principles of the governance of project management that would
help avoid common causes of project failure. (30 marks)
Mark Scheme
summarises, for each point, what something is or means for each of six principles.

Award only 2 marks for principles that are just listed.
(ii) For each of two distinct principles stated in part (i), explain the possible
effects of NOT practising them.
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two effects.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each effect.

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10. This is a two part question. Answer both parts.
(i) Explain three different estimating methods that can be used during
project planning. (30 marks)
Mark Scheme
one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation for each of three
points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each method.

(ii) Choose two of the methods explained and for each, give an example of
a situation to illustrate appropriate application of the method. (20 marks)
Mark Scheme
The question asks the candidate to give two examples; these should be in the form of
two or more sentences.
Award a maximum of 10 marks for each example situation that is clearly explained.
Award partial marks for inadequate examples by deducting marks from 10.
11. Explain five elements of a stakeholder analysis process. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
five points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each element.

(i) Explain the overall aim of the Health and Safety at Work, Etc, Act
(HSWA) 1974. (10 marks)
Mark Scheme
one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation.

Precise definitions are NOT required.
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(ii) Explain four specific duties of employers or employees regarding
(HSWA). (40 marks)
Mark Scheme
four points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation.

Precise definitions are NOT required.
(i) Explain two reasons why the project sponsor must own the business
case.
(20 marks)
Mark Scheme
two points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each reason.

(ii) List and describe the use of three techniques for investment
appraisal. (30 marks)
Mark scheme
more than one sentence) three techniques.
Award 3 marks for each technique listed. If no clear list these marks will not be
awarded.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for the use of each technique clearly described.
14. List and describe five considerations a project manager must make when
planning a post project review. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
more than one sentence) five considerations.
Award 3 marks for each technique listed. If no clear list these marks will not be
awarded.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for the use of each consideration clearly described.
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15. Explain five uses of project success criteria and/or key performance indicators
(KPIs) during the lifetime of a project. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
five points.
Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each use.

16. Network information attached.
Using the fully analysed network on the ‘back page’, draw a Gantt chart showing
the critical path and total float for all items not on the critical path. (50 marks)
Mark Scheme
Award 50 marks for a complete diagram. The sequence of the activities is not
important. Activities should be placed at their earliest start date.
4 marks per activity should be deducted for incorrect placing of each and any activity or
for incorrect length of bar.
10 marks should be deducted if the critical path is not shown.
4 marks per activity should be deducted if the total float for that activity is not correctly
shown.
No negative marks will be awarded.
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Note: Durations are in weeks
Early Early
Start Duration Finish
ES DU EF
Activity
LS TF LF
Late Late
Start Total Finish
4 1 5 5 4 9 9 1 10 Float
B E G
10 6 11 11 6 15 15 6 16
0 5
4 4 4 3 7 7 3 10 10 6 16 16 4 20 20 2 22
A C F H K M
0 0 4 4 0 7 7 0 10 10 0 16 16 0 20 20 0 22
4 7 11 11 2 13 13 4 17
D J L
7 3 14 14 3 16 16 3 20
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Explain five distinct benefits to be gained from managing groups of projects as

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each benefit.

2. There are three parts to this question. Answer all parts.

0.05 0.10 0.20 0.40 0.80

Award partial marks for incomplete statements by deducting marks from 5.

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Award 5 marks for a complete statement.

5. This question has two parts. Answer both parts.

(i) Explain the term project context. (10 marks)

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of project context.

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Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each element.

6. Explain five features of a change control process. (50 marks)

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each feature.

Using the date provided, calculate and comment upon:

• The schedule variance or schedule performance index

Explain the health and performance of the project up to month 10.

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Awards marks as follows:

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each consideration to be made.

9. This question has two parts. Answer both parts.

Award partial marks for incomplete statements by deducting marks from 5.

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each effect.

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Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each method.

11. Explain five elements of a stakeholder analysis process. (50 marks)

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each element.

12. This question has two parts. Answer both parts.

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation.

Precise definitions are NOT required.

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Award 10 marks for a complete explanation.

Precise definitions are NOT required.

13. This question has two parts. Answer both parts.

Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each reason.

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Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each use.

16. Network information attached.

No negative marks will be awarded.

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