APM PMQ Sample Exam Questions
(Previously known as APMP Sample Exam Questions)
The APM PM Qualification (APM PMQ) Syllabus Topics
You may be examined on any of the topics contained within the latest APM PMQ Syllabus:
- Project Management
- Programme Management
- Portfolio Management
- Project Context
- Project Office
- Project Life Cycles
- Organization structure
- Governance of project management
- Health, Safety and environment management
- Procurement
- Budgeting and cost management
- Earned value management
- Information management and reporting
- Project success and benefits management
- Requirements management
- Scope management
- Scheduling
- Resource management
- Estimating
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Conflict management
- Teamwork
Here are NINE question examples and Marking Schemes from live papers (You get a massive THIRTY SIX live questions and Detailed Model Answers in our 40-video:
APM PMQ Question 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 SchemeThe 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.
APM PMQ Question 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.(i) List, in priority order, the top five risks. (10 marks)Mark Scheme2 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 SchemeThe question asks the candidate to state, therefore a coherent single sentence thatsummarizes, for each point, what something is or means for each of four responses.
Award 5 marks for a complete statement.Award partial marks for incomplete statements by deducting marks from 5.Award only 2 marks for responses that are just listed.(iii) In addition to choosing the response strategy state four actions that aproject manager should take when preparing responses to top priorityrisks. (20 marks)Award only 2 marks for responses that are just listed.
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APM PMQ Question 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 SchemeThe 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.
APM PMQ Question 4
List five roles that need to be defined with respect to a project and describe responsibilities of each role. (50 marks)Mark SchemeThe 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 role 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.
APM PMQ Question 5
This question has two parts. Answer both parts.(i) Explain the term project context. (10 marks)(ii) Explain four aspects of a project’s context and illustrate each aspect with an appropriate internal or external example.(i) Mark SchemeThe 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.(ii) Explain four elements of a project’s context. (40 marks)(ii) Mark SchemeThe 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 four points.Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each element.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10.
APM PMQ Question 6
Explain five features of a change control process. (50 marks)Mark SchemeThe 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 features.Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each feature.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10.
APM PMQ Question 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 durationExplain the health and performance of the project up to month 10.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.
APM PMQ Question 8
Explain five considerations a project manager must make when developing the project communication plan. (50 marks)Mark SchemeThe 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 considerations.Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each consideration to be made.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10.
APM PMQ Question 9
This question has two parts. Answer both parts.(a) State six principles of the governance of project management that would help avoid common causes of project failure. (30 marks)
(b) For each of two distinct principles stated in part (i), explain the possible effects of NOT practicing them.(a) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to state therefore a coherent single sentence that summarizes, for each point, what something is or means for each of six principles.Award partial marks for incomplete statements by deducting marks from 5.Award only 2 marks for principles that are just listed.(b) Mark SchemeThe 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 two effects.Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each effect.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10.
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