At the start of stage 3, an approved request for change adds a promotional video to the stage. BuildyBrick has agreed to produce it, a product description has been prepared, and the project manager now needs to instruct the BuildyBrick team manager to begin the work.
During which 'controlling a stage' activity should this instruction be given?

• A. Authorize a work package
• B. Evaluate work package status
• C. Take corrective action
• D. Capture issues and risks

During stage 3, several BuildyBrick subcontractors are working on different work packages. The project manager is concerned that lessons identified by one team will not reach the others and could lead to rework, delay or additional cost. The project manager therefore holds a fortnightly cross-team 'lunch and learn' session.
Is this an appropriate application of the 'learn from experience' principle, and why?

• A. No, because the Regeneration Manager should gather lessons through individual interviews with team managers and document them formally in a lessons report at the end of the stage
• B. Yes, because the subcontractors are expected to contribute lessons from previous construction projects that are directly relevant to the current stage
• C. No, because subcontractors should concentrate on meeting their work package commitments and tolerances rather than attending sessions that take them away from delivery
• D. Yes, because the regular knowledge-sharing sessions provide a structured mechanism for team managers to identify and apply lessons arising during the current stage

During the 'starting up a project' process, the Business Opportunities Director appoints the Regeneration Manager as project manager and states that the portfolio's standard role description will apply without discussion. The Regeneration Manager asks to confirm the responsibilities, but the Director refuses because the project is urgent.
Is the refusal an appropriate application of the 'define roles, responsibilities and relationships' principle, and why?

• A. No, because it is the portfolio manager's role, rather than the project executive's, to define the project manager's responsibilities for projects within the portfolio
• B. Yes, because standardized portfolio role descriptions give every project manager a consistent and well- understood baseline of responsibilities, removing the need for individual discussion
• C. Yes, because it is the project executive's responsibility to appoint the project manager and establish their responsibilities as part of the 'starting up a project' process
• D. No, because each project manager must have a clear understanding of their own individual responsibilities and formally accept those responsibilities before commencing project work

While preparing the risk management approach, the project manager holds a workshop to review the project context: the historic surroundings, sustainability targets and the need to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.
Is this an appropriate application of the risk practice, and why?

• A. No, because risk responses must be selected before the risk management approach can be fully prepared
• B. Yes, because the contextual statement is itself a complete set of cause-event-effect risk descriptions
• C. Yes, because understanding the project's context and objectives is necessary to design a risk management approach
• D. No, because project objectives should not influence how risk is managed

Before a BuildyBrick subcontractor begins testing the utilities and systems, the proposed team plan and the commitment to deliver the testing work package must be agreed.
Which role agrees to carry out the work package in the 'managing product delivery' process?

• A. Senior supplier
• B. Project support
• C. Project manager
• D. Team manager