Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Potential value for money?
Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Commercial Case for the Pittville project.
Lines 1 to 6 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate
option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Benefits, risks, dependencies and constraints heading?
There is a need to meet regulations that address the needs of those with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
Should this item be recorded as a dependency within the Strategic Outline Case?
Service Solution 2: 'New development on Pittville University site and close and transfer all further
education units in the Pittville area resulting in financial affordability'.
Which 2 statements are correct about this entry in the Options Framework?
Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about scoping the proposal and preparing the Strategic Outline Case for
the Pittville project.
Decide whether the approach is appropriate for stage 1, and select the response that supports your decision.
When preparing the Strategic Outline Case, the need to address the number of education courses available to 16-18-year-olds was
considered to be sufficiently large and stand alone to form a project.
Was this an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project?
Which statement should be recorded under the Risk Management heading?
Answer the following question about scoping the proposal and preparing the Strategic Outline
Case (SOC) for the Pittville project.
Column 1 is a list of information gathered about the Pittville project. For each entry in Column 1, select
from Column 2 the option that best describes it. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more
than once or not at all.
Using the Scenario and the extract below from the Revenue Budget for the Pittville project, answer the following
questions. (Note. The figures entered are correct).
Which 2 observations correctly evaluate the Expenditure?
Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Supply-side capacity and capability?
The Management Case states that, because the Pittville project is part of the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme:
1. A benefits realization strategy and benefits register are NOT required for the project.
2. All benefits will be tracked at the programme level.
Which 2 statements apply to these entries?
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for improved efficiency of resources?
Using the Scenario, answer the following question about the development of the Strategic Case for the Pittville project.
Lines 1 to 4 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate
option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion
The option to 'Develop a new campus on the site of
the Old Fire Station Headquarters' should be
captured on the long list within the Strategic Case.
'Underachieving on success rates for qualifications'
should be captured under the business need
heading in the Strategic Case.
'Development of learning provision for 14-19-year-
olds in Pittville' should be recorded as a key service
requirement.
The number of students accommodated by each of
the current learning providers should be detailed in
the Strategic Case.
Reason
Because
a) The purpose of the long list is to identify a wide range of
options that meet the spending objectives, potential
scope and benefits criteria.
b) The business needs in a Strategic Case should include
deficiencies in current provision.
c) The key service requirements in a Strategic Case
should set out the existing arrangements and explain
how services are currently organized, provided and
supplied.
d) The critical success factors essential to the successful
delivery of a scheme should be included in a Strategic
Case
Using the Scenario, answer the following question about the Strategic Case section of the
Strategic Outline Case (SOC) for the Pittville project.
Lines 1 to 4 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each
line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once,
more than once or not at all.
Answer the following questions.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 details should be defined when agreeing the strategic context of a scheme?
The rationalization of courses will increase the utilization of teaching staff from 75% to 90% and improve
teacher/pupil ratios.
During which activity should the project manager capture this information?
Answer the following question about the Programme Business Case.
The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are
appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Existing arrangements heading?
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for more choice of subjects?
Which statement should be recorded under the Programme and Project Management heading?
Service Solution 3: 'New learning campus on Old Fire Station Headquarters site, close Pittville High
School and transfer all further education units in the Pittville area'.
Based on information available so far, which 2 critical success factors does this option deliver against?
Which action should be completed by the Pittville Project Manager?
Which 2 details should be defined when determining the potential business scope?
Answer the following question about benefits criteria.
Column 1 is a list of benefits. For each benefit in Column 1, select from Column 2 the benefit criteria heading under which it should be
classified. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
The Director of Pittville University has resigned during the procurement process. As a result, the Deputy Director is now acting as Director. The other schools have now withdrawn their objections to Pittville University running the new campus. It is thought that
the delivery approach could be revised so that Pittville University manages all 16-18-year-olds education and further cost reductions could be achieved. There is no option in the OBC that provides this delivery approach with the service solution of a new
campus.
Should the preferred option be reviewed in the FBC? (Select one)
Answer the following questions about the actions taken when preparing the Economic Case within the Full Business Case (FBC).
Decide whether the action taken represents an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project and select the response that supports your decision.
Since approval of the OBC, there has been an attractive bid for the Old Fire Station Headquarters site by a supermarket company.
The bid is 15% higher than the original amount that the site was valued at.
Should the FBC production be delayed while the ranking of the options in the OBC is reassessed?
Springbank School has been hugely oversubscribed so has decided to expand its further education unit. It is working formally with
Battledown School to reduce course duplication and to potentially offer a greater range of education courses. The Governors from
Springbank School feel that these scheduled changes need to be reflected in the Pittville project FBC, even though Springbank
was not a shortlisted option.
Should the FBC be updated with the Springbank changes?
The new campus scheme will take three years to complete. Projected inflation over this period will mean that staffing costs will be 6%
higher when the campus is operational.
Should this increase be managed as a risk to the project?
The Consortium has stated that within the next three years, it expects to see at least a 15% increase in the attainment of
qualifications. However, it has not proposed ways in which the success rates for qualifications can be increased.
Is this approach appropriate for defining the spending objectives in the Strategic Outline Case?