Question 110 of 200 from exam PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER: Practitioner Project Management Certification

Question 110 of 200 from exam PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER: Practitioner Project Management Certification

Question

HOTSPOT - Scenario - A photographer from Portraits Ltd, a professional photographic company, has taken on the role of Team Manager after taking some time to understand the requirements of the project.

A contract for their services has been set up and is being monitored by the Purchasing Manager and a Work Package has been agreed.

This contract specifies that the photographer must arrange a meeting with the Engineering Manager to establish a schedule for the photo sessions to minimize the impact on the Engineering staff.

This meeting should have occurred by now.

The Engineering Manager was made aware of this requirement but when asked he reported that he has received no communication from the photographer.

The Project Manager has tried to call the photographer and has had no response.

The Project Manager believes there is a risk that Portraits Ltd are overbooking work and prioritizing other clients' work.

If Portraits ltd do not deliver on schedule the project will be delayed and the expected benefits will be reduced.

The contract is to be reviewed and Portraits Ltd reminded of their agreement.

The project is now in stage 2

The Project Manager has heard about the possibility of a competitor also producing a calendar to be delivered earlier than the target date for this project.

There is a threat that the early release of a competitor's calendar may weaken the impact of the MNO Manufacturing Company calendar, thereby reducing the anticipated benefits of the Calendar project.

Using the Project Scenario answer the following question.

The Plan for stage 3 has been approved and work has commenced.

Column 1 contains a number of issues for this project.

Select from Column 2 the appropriate category for each issue.

Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Drop down the right answer from column 1 to column 2

Hot Area:

Column 1

Although NOT previously considered, the Engineering Manager now wants
to amend the Product Description for the photos to include images of his
latest production machinery.

The Marketing Director feels that the calendar may NOT be of sufficient quality
to achieve the projected benefits.

The Marketing department have identified some new customers and want to
include them in the approved list of customers.

The photographer has ignored the agreed photo session schedule. He has
interrupted the work of the engineering staff to take the photos for the calendar.

The chosen label design has been signed-off in error as the old company logo
has been used. Inclusion of the new company logo was specified.

The Project Manager has received notification of a postal strike occurring in December.

Column 2

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Explanations

Column 1

Although NOT previously considered, the Engineering Manager now wants
to amend the Product Description for the photos to include images of his
latest production machinery.

The Marketing Director feels that the calendar may NOT be of sufficient quality
to achieve the projected benefits.

The Marketing department have identified some new customers and want to
include them in the approved list of customers.

The photographer has ignored the agreed photo session schedule. He has
interrupted the work of the engineering staff to take the photos for the calendar.

The chosen label design has been signed-off in error as the old company logo
has been used. Inclusion of the new company logo was specified.

The Project Manager has received notification of a postal strike occurring in December.

Column 2

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification

Problem or concern|
Request for change
Off - specification