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QUESTION: 16 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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When preparing for the workshop, which 2 items should the Workshop Facilitator be provided with?

Hints and tips on how to influence and persuade others.
An understanding of the decision-making process.
Background to the disagreement and the reasons for this.
Empowerment to discuss any wider project issues that may arise during the workshop.
A step-by-step guide to running an effective workshop.

Answer(s): B,C

Explanation:

The two items that the Workshop Facilitator should be provided with when preparing for the workshop are:

· B. An understanding of the decision-making process. This will help the facilitator guide the discussion and help the group reach a consensus.
· C. Background to the disagreement and the reasons for this. This will help the facilitator understand the context of the disagreement and facilitate a more effective discussion. Please note that while hints and tips on how to influence and persuade others (option A), empowerment to discuss any wider project issues that may arise during the workshop (option D), and a step-by-step guide to running an effective workshop (option E) could be helpful, they are not as crucial as understanding the decision-making process and the background to the disagreement for this specific workshop.

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QUESTION: 17 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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If the team cannot agree the system content, which 2 actions should the Workshop Facilitator take?

Present own interpretation of what the system should include.
Present the group with a predefined specification of what should be included.
Facilitate the creation of a list of actions to be carried out after the workshop, to resolve the issue.
Agree to disagree, and close the workshop acknowledging that all participants are entitled to their own view.
Prepare a report describing the outcome of the workshop.

Answer(s): C,E

Explanation:

The two actions that the Workshop Facilitator should take if the team cannot agree on the system content are:
C: Facilitate the creation of a list of actions to be carried out after the workshop, to resolve the issue. This will ensure that the disagreement does not stall the project and that there is a clear plan for how to move forward.
E: Prepare a report describing the outcome of the workshop. This will provide a record of the discussion and any decisions made, which can be useful for future reference and for keeping stakeholders informed.
Please note that while presenting their own interpretation of what the system should include (option A) or presenting the group with a predefined specification of what should be included (option B) might seem like potential solutions, these actions could bias the discussion and may not lead to a solution that meets all stakeholders' needs. Agreeing to disagree and closing the workshop (option D) could leave the issue unresolved, which could cause problems later in the project. The facilitator's role is to guide the discussion and help the team reach a consensus, not to impose their own views or prematurely end the discussion.

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QUESTION: 18 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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Column 1 is a list of actions taken within the project. For each action in Column 1, select from

Column 2 the iterative development activity that the action represents. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Column 1:

1. The Solution Development Team cleared and prepared the area, ready for the bar infrastructure to be installed.

2. The Gardener decided the order in which the flowers would be planted in the borders and jotted it down in a notebook.

3. Before the Solution Development Team built the infrastructure for the bar area, the Architect pointed out what was required.

4. The Architect checked with the decorators that tasks had been completed to a satisfactory standard, and agreed a list of items that needed further coats of paint or cleaning up.

5. The Gardener began planting the borders and has placed an order for further bulbs to complete this task.

Column 2:

A) Thought

B) Action

C) Conversation

See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

For each action in Column 1, here is the iterative development activity that the action represents from Column 2:
The Solution Development Team cleared and prepared the area, ready for the bar infrastructure to be installed.
B. Action
The Gardener decided the order in which the flowers would be planted in the borders and jotted it down in a notebook.

A: Thought
Before the Solution Development Team built the infrastructure for the bar area, the Architect pointed out what was required.
C: Conversation
The Architect checked with the decorators that tasks had been completed to a satisfactory standard, and agreed a list of items that needed further coats of paint or cleaning up.
C: Conversation
The Gardener began planting the borders and has placed an order for further bulbs to complete this task.
B: Action

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QUESTION: 19 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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There are several tests planned throughout the project to ensure the solution is fit for purpose and to validate the business solution as it evolves.

Column 1 is a list of tests. For each test in Column 1, select from Column 2 the testing concept that it represents. Each selection from Column 2
can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Column 1

1) In order to get an objective view, the financial transaction function is to be tested by someone from Finance who has had no involvement in its development.

2) Before the developer works on the printing function for the policy documents, the Sales
Manager will review a prototype of the online application form for the new coffee shop insurance product with the solution tester.

3) Security test scripts have been provided by the company's bank. These scripts will be used to test the link from the company's website to the banking system, which is to be developed specifically to achieve these tests

4. The addition of the new coffee shop insurance product may threaten the stability of the existing website. As a primary route to market this is unacceptable. The website's capacity to run additional pages is to be verified before any other tests are performed.

5.The Must Have and Should
Have requirements are to be tested before the Could Have requirements.

Column 2

Collaborative Testing

Repeatable Testing

Independent Testing

Prioritised Testing

Test-Driven Development

See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

C: Independent Testing
A: Collaborative Testing

B: Repeatable Testing
D: Prioritised Testing
Short Comprehensive Explanation
Independent Testing is appropriate when someone from a different department (Finance) with no involvement in the development process conducts the testing to ensure an objective view. Collaborative Testing involves various stakeholders, in this case, the Sales Manager and the solution tester, working together to review and test a prototype, promoting early feedback and shared understanding.
Repeatable Testing is used for security testing where predefined test scripts (provided by the bank) are applied to ensure the system meets specific security standards and can be repeated as needed. Prioritised Testing is essential when the project's stability and core functionality, such as the website's capacity to handle new features, must be confirmed before other tests are conducted to ensure the most critical aspects are addressed first.
Again, Prioritised Testing is used to ensure that the essential requirements (Must Haves and Should Haves) are tested and validated before moving on to less critical ones (Could Haves), aligning with prioritization in Agile methodologies.

Reference:

The Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) framework and principles, as detailed in the AgilePM® Practitioner documents and learning resources, guide the application of these testing concepts within an Agile project environment. These resources emphasize the importance of iterative development, stakeholder collaboration, and prioritization of work to ensure project success and alignment with business needs. Specific references to testing approaches and their application within Agile projects can be found in the official AgilePM® handbook and practitioner-level training materials available through APMG International and affiliated training providers.

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QUESTION: 20 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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Using the additional information provided for this question in the Scenario Booklet, answer the following questions about the requirement for a fire exit from the upstairs of the building.

What is an appropriate reason to classify the need for a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building as a Must Have requirement?

Provision of a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building will ensure compliance with national fire safety regulations.
A secondary exit from the upstairs of the building would help ease congestion in busy periods during festivals.
A secondary exit from the upstairs of the building will provide a shorter and more direct route into the garden than the main stairway.
The requirement for a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building has to be made a higher priority in order to be moved to an earlier Timebox.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A: Provision of a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building will ensure compliance with national fire safety regulations.
Rationale:
Compliance with national fire safety regulations is non-negotiable and would be a legal requirement for the operation of the hotel. Therefore, any features required to meet these regulations would automatically be classified as "Must Have" due to their mandatory nature for safety and legal operation.

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QUESTION: 20 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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