The benefits realization strategy states that the following:
1. Benefits will be entered in the benefits register
2. Only cash-releasing benefits will be tracked in the benefits register.
Which 2 statements apply to these entries?
Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the critical success factors (CSFs) for the option to build a
campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site, with all courses for 16 - 18-year-olds provided by Pittville University.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Strategic fit and business needs?
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
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Proposed key contractual clauses heading?
Answer the following questions about the content of the Commercial Case and the Financial Case for the Pittville project.
Which detail should be explained in the Commercial Case?
Answer the following questions about 'Ensuring Successful Delivery' for the Pittville project.
The best and final offers have been returned for the delivery of the new campus. The preferred supplier was a
construction enterprise called Piaffeco.
Column 1 contains activities taken in the Pittville project. For each entry in Column 1, select from Column 2 the Action within the
Five Case Model that should undertake this activity. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Using the Scenario and the information below, answer the following questions about the creation
of the short listed options for the Pittville project.
Spending Objectives
At least 15% increase in rate of participation
A 15% increase in attainment of qualification
At least 65 education courses
Critical Success Factors
Strategic fit and business needs - fit for purpose schools and universities attractive to 16-18-year-old
learners
Potential Value For Money
Supply side capacity and capability
Potential affordability
Potential achievability
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Scoping Solution 1: 'Current level of participation, 55 education courses and current qualification
success rate'
Which 2 statements are correct about this entry in the Options Framework?
Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Potential value for money?
The Economic Case in the FBC has been completed and the Senior Responsible Owner, has asked that assurance of the
investment decision be held for the project before the benefits realization plans are produced.
Should assurance of the investment decision be held at this point?
Column 1 contains only true statements about the Pittville project. For each entry in Column 1, decide whether or not it should be
explained within the Commercial Case or the Financial Case, and then select your answer from Column 2. Each selection from
Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Which 2 observations correctly evaluate the affordability of the Pittville project?
Which 2 details should be defined when determining benefits, risks, constraints and dependencies?
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 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Supply-side capacity and capability?
The Consortium has appointed its own assurance on the Western Area Learning
Improvement Programme.
Which action should be completed by this role?
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.
There is a risk that the local planning authority may reject proposals for development of the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This
will cause delays to the project.
Should this risk be recorded as an external non-systemic risk within the Strategic Outline Case?
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 Benefits Realization Framework section states:
1. It was identified in the OBC that existing schools and universities play a major role in the success or otherwise of the Pittville
project. A strategy for Learning Provider engagement is to be prepared.
2. A senior manager within the Local Education Authority is ultimately responsible for benefits realization.
Which 2 statements apply to these entries?
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?
Answer the following questions about the actions taken when preparing the Economic Case within the Full Business Case (FBC).
The Outline Business Case (OBC) was based on the following preferred way forward:
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 the OBC, the Government has established that students from the country do not have to pay university tuition fees. There
has been a further 15% increase in interest for taking a Welsh language course at Pittville University.
Should the service scope and underlying assumptions be amended?
Topland LEA's preference to close Pittville High School has been listed as one of the Spending Objectives.
Is this an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project?
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.