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Questions # 1:

Raincoat Incorporated is running a project with two major activities. Activity 1 will start on the 1st January and finish on the 1st June. Activity 2 will start just before the completion of Activity 1, around 15th May, and run until 31st December. What type of sequencing is being used?

Options:

finish to start with lag

finish to start with lead

start to finish with lag

start to finish with lead

Answer

Explanation

This isFinish-to-Start with Lead: Activity 2 begins slightlybeforeActivity 1 ends (overlap).Lagwould indicate a delay or gap;leadindicates an early start/overlap.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.220., ]

Questions # 2:

In Project Management, what roles does theBoard/Steering Groupperform?Select TWO

Options:

authorises the initiation of the project

approves a budget to the project

approves major deviations from the original plan

replaces ineffective team members within the project group

Answer

A, C

Explanation

TheBoard/Steering Grouphas ultimate accountability; itauthorises initiationandapproves major decisions/deviationsduring delivery. Budgeting and staffing are typically managed via other governance routes/roles.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.161., ]

Questions # 3:

What is aTheory-Driven Evaluation?

Options:

an evaluation of the motives behind the project

an evaluation which looks at “lessons learned” from the project

an evaluation which provides quantifiable outcomes as to the success of a project

an evaluation which examines how and why a project succeeded/failed

Answer

Explanation

Theory-Driven Evaluationseeks to understand thecausal mechanisms—how and whya project achieved (or failed to achieve) results — rather than merely measuring outputs.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.78., ]

Questions # 4:

Derek is a Project Manager at Dandelion Ltd and is beginning the project initiation phase of a new project looking into the creation of a new product line. He is creating a business case for senior leadership. Should Derek include within this risks and concerns he has about the potential failure of the project?

Options:

yes – it is important that senior management are aware of the risks and a contingency plan is included

yes – all projects have financial risks associated with them and senior management must be aware of this

no – the project initiation should focus on the value-add objectives of the project

no – the project initiation focuses on the “why” of the project and should present a business case for completing the project

Answer

Explanation

Arealistic business caseshouldclearly outline risks and concernswith contingencies, so leaders can judge whether benefits outweigh risks and avoid surprise later.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.89., ]

Questions # 5:

Lucy has just been told about a change at her company that will affect the way she conducts her job. She is currently feeling sceptical about whether this change is a good idea. According to theChange Cycle, which of the following stages will Lucy experience next?

Options:

denial

depression

discomfort

discovery

Answer

Explanation

TheChange Cyclemoves fromloss → doubt → discomfort → discovery → understanding → integration. Since Lucy is in the “doubt” phase, her next stage will bediscomfort, where uncertainty and anxiety peak before adaptation begins.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.128., ]

Questions # 6:

Zoe is a Manager at Friends Incorporated. The company is undergoing a major change to working practices, and Zoe has noticed that several of her team seem cynical about the changes. What should Zoe do?Select TWO

Options:

cynical employees are a problem so should be dealt with via the disciplinary route

highlight key achievements of the company and areas where the change has been successful

allow for upwards communication and for staff to ask any questions

there is nothing Zoe can do as the Psychological Contract is under strain

Answer

B, C

Explanation

Cynicism often results from a breach of thepsychological contract, leading to mistrust. Managers shouldrebuild confidencethroughtransparent communication(upward and downward) and bycelebrating successesthat demonstrate progress and credibility of change.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, pp.129–131., ]

Questions # 7:

A large unpredicted event has occurred in the external environment which has affected Company X. Which of the following change responses would be most appropriate to this situation?

Options:

incremental–reactive change

incremental–proactive change

proactive–transformational change

reactive–transformational change

Answer

Explanation

Alarge, already-occurred external eventcalls forreactiveresponse; given its magnitude, the change must betransformationalrather than incremental.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.124., ]

Questions # 8:

Freeman defines six stakeholder categories who are able to influence the success of a project.Select THREE

Options:

owners

creditors

suppliers

managers

government

Answer

A, C, D

Explanation

Freeman’s typology identifies categories such asowners,managers,employees,suppliers,customers, andlocal communityas primary stakeholders with influence. From the list provided,owners, suppliers, managersalign with that set.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.5., , , ]

Questions # 9:

Bob is the CEO of a fast-growing electronics company. Bob has a high risk appetite and this is reflected within the company culture. Which of the following would be the best approach to manage risk at this company?

Options:

tolerate all risks

hire a project manager with a low appetite for risk to balance out the risk appetite

set risk thresholds

base the company’s competitive strategy on the risk appetite

Answer

Explanation

The guide advises definingrisk thresholds—acceptable limits of exposure—based on organisational appetite. This ensures balanced risk-taking without being reckless, maintaining strategic alignment.

[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.205., ]

Questions # 10:

Cleo is a Project Manager and is drafting a set of objectives for her project. She has decided that the project must have completed stages 1 and 2before the end of the financial year. This is an example of what type of objective?