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PM Project Governance

The document outlines the first semester examination for the Project Management specialty at the Higher Institute of Science and Technology Bamenda, affiliated with the University of Bamenda. It includes multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions focused on project governance, its principles, roles, and benefits. The overall exam is marked out of 70, with specific instructions for answering all sections.

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PM Project Governance

The document outlines the first semester examination for the Project Management specialty at the Higher Institute of Science and Technology Bamenda, affiliated with the University of Bamenda. It includes multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions focused on project governance, its principles, roles, and benefits. The overall exam is marked out of 70, with specific instructions for answering all sections.

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Higher institute of Science and Technology Bamenda || HISTBA

(IN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA (UBa)


FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2024/2025
DEPARTMENT: Management

SPECIALTY: Project Management

COURSE TITLE: Project Governance

DATE: …………………………….. DURATION: 2HRS


OVERALL EXAM MARK: 70

SETTING A:

Instruction: answer all the questions below

SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 Marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks.

1. What does project governance mainly focus on?


a) Selling products
b) Providing structure, rules, and decision-making processes for projects
c) Training workers
d) Advertising the project
2. Who is usually responsible for project governance?
a) Site worker
b) Project sponsor
c) Receptionist
d) Cleaner
3. Which document defines the roles and responsibilities in project governance?
a) Risk register
b) Project charter
c) Invoice list
d) Sales record
4. A key benefit of good project governance is:
a) Confusion in decision-making
b) Delays in project delivery
c) Clear accountability and better decisions
d) Increased project costs
5. Which of the following bodies often oversees project governance?
a) Board of directors
b) Project team alone
c) Only the project manager
d) Only customers
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6. What is a governance framework?
a) A plan for marketing the project
b) A set of rules and procedures guiding project management
c) A document for advertising the project
d) A list of staff salaries
7. What happens if project governance is poor?
a) The project has clear direction
b) The project runs smoothly
c) There is confusion and risk of failure
d) The project is faster and cheaper
8. Which is a principle of good project governance?
a) Secrecy
b) Transparency
c) Laziness
d) Favoritism
9. What is the role of a project sponsor in governance?
a) To carry out all the manual work
b) To fund, guide, and support the project
c) To ignore the project risks
d) To market the project
10. Decision-making authority in a project should be:
a) Unclear and flexible
b) Well-defined and transparent
c) Always secret
d) Left to chance

SECTION B – SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (20 Marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries 5 marks.

1. Define "project governance" in your own words.


2. Mention and explain two benefits of having strong project governance.
3. List two important roles in project governance and briefly explain their functions.
4. State and explain two principles of good governance in project management.

SECTION C – LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Answer any ONE (1) question. Each question carries 30 marks.

Question 1
Explain how a project governance framework can help in the success of a large construction project.
Mention examples of what could go wrong without proper governance.

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Question 2
Describe the roles of the project sponsor, the project manager, and the project board in ensuring good
project governance. Show how their collaboration improves project outcomes.

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