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APM APM-PMQ Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Association for Project Management (APM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Examination |
| Exam Number: | APM-PMQ |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) |
| Exam Duration: | 150 (plus optional 30-minute break) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Indefinite, no renewal required |
| Exam Price: | £528.00 (Members), £648.00 (Non-members) (incl. VAT) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Passing Score: | Variable (approx. 58/90 marks, adjusted per exam difficulty) |
| Exam Format: | Long response, Select from list, Short response, Multiple response |
| Recommended Training: | APM Recommended Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | APM Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam (via Surpass platform), closed-book |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 2–3 years project experience or relevant study |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.apm.org.uk/qualifications-and-training/project-management-qualification/ |
APM APM-PMQ Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: People, Stakeholders & Communication | 20% | - Leadership, teamwork and professional behaviour - Communication strategies and methods - Stakeholder engagement and management |
| Topic 2: Key Management Areas | 25% | - Resource, procurement and contract management - Risk, issue and change management - Scope, schedule, cost and quality management |
| Topic 3: Project Management Principles & Concepts | 25% | - Project management context and strategic alignment - APM Competence Framework and Body of Knowledge - Project, programme and portfolio definitions |
| Topic 4: Project Life Cycle & Management Processes | 30% | - Execution, monitoring and control - Initiation, definition and planning - Closure, handover and benefits management |
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- Project Life Cycle & Management Processes (30%)
- Project Management Principles & Concepts (25%)
- Key Management Areas (25%)
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Sample Questions:
You have been assigned to manage a new project team. The team has recently been set up to improve service levels which have drastically reduced over the past year.
Only a few of the team members have worked together before. It is your responsibility as the leader to facilitate the team's development.
Question:Identify two models you could use to facilitate developing your team. (2 marks) Question:Explain three ways team development models can help the team meet their objective to improve service levels. (3 marks)
Correct Answer:
See the Explanation for both solutions in detail:
Explanation:
Two Models to Facilitate Team Development
* Tuckman's Model of Group Development
* This model outlines stages (forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning) to help a team transition from initial formation to effective collaboration.
* Belbin's Team Roles Model
* This model identifies various roles team members can adopt to ensure a balanced and efficient team dynamic, focusing on individual strengths and contributions.
Three Ways Team Development Models Help Meet Objectives
* Improving Collaboration and Communication:
* Team development models emphasize open communication, enabling team members to understand each other's strengths and establish trust, which is critical for improving service levels.
* Enhancing Role Clarity and Efficiency:
* Models like Belbin's ensure that roles and responsibilities are aligned with individual strengths, minimizing conflicts and optimizing task execution.
* Building a Cohesive and Motivated Team:
* By addressing the interpersonal and performance dynamics (e.g., through Tuckman's stages), these models help develop a motivated and well-aligned team capable of achieving high service standards.
It is your responsibility as a project professional to promote diversity and inclusion in both your actions and the actions of your team.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Attitudes and stereotypes
Adapt your management style
Unconscious Bias:Attitudes and stereotypes influence behavior unconsciously, requiring awareness for effective team management.
Adapt Management Style:Adapting to team member needs ensures equity and optimal performance across diverse teams.
A construction company is planning to build a new office complex. The project manager is considering integrating sustainability principles and priorities into the project management process.
How can integrating sustainability principles and priorities into the management of this project positively impact its long-term success?
* By fostering innovation and creativity, leading to more resilient solutions that adapt to changing environmental and social conditions in the construction of the office complex.
* By requiring additional planning and coordination to integrate sustainability measures seamlessly into existing project timelines and workflows, potentially leading to short-term disruptions in scheduling.
* By enhancing stakeholder trust and reputation, which can attract investors and clients committed to sustainable practices in the development of the office complex.
* By restricting resource consumption and waste generation during the construction process, to guarantee cost savings and improved resource efficiency in this phase of the project.
* By improving worker safety through sustainable construction practices.
* By reducing upfront costs but increasing long-term maintenance expenses due to sustainable building materials.
- A. 2 and 4
- B. 1 and 5
- C. 3 and 6
- D. 1 and 3
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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During a project review, which of the following would be the best indicator of how the project outputs are progressing?
- A. Earned value - tracking spend to assess delivery progress.
- B. Benefits realisation - tracking whether the project has achieved the business case.
- C. Resource management - tracking whether the project team is meeting utilisation targets.
- D. Budget tracking - monitoring actual spend against planned spend.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You are tasked with writing a business case for a new internal software project within your organization. You are considering how your organizational practices and norms would affect the project, thinking through the roles, governance structure, life cycle choice, etc.
What is the most appropriate analysis technique that you would use to compare organizational practices and norms?
- A. None of the above
- B. SWOT
- C. PESTLE
- D. VUCA
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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