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APM Exam APM-PMQ Topic 2 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for APM's APM-PMQ exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 2
[All APM-PMQ Questions]

You are the project manager of a promotional campaign project that's currently in the development phase. The project sponsor is concerned about the project's financial performance and has asked you to send them an update report.

Which of the three following reports could be used to highlight the project's current financial position?

Business case.

Cash flow.

Benefits forecast.

Actual costs versus forecasted costs.

Investment appraisal.

Earned value analysis.

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Suggested Answer: A

The correct reports to highlight the project's current financial position are:

Cash Flow (2):

Tracks the inflow and outflow of funds during the project, providing a real-time snapshot of liquidity.

This is critical for understanding whether the project is financially stable at any given point.

Actual Costs vs. Forecasted Costs (4):

Compares what has been spent so far to the planned or forecasted budget.

Highlights any deviations from the expected financial performance, such as overspending or cost savings.

Earned Value Analysis (6):

Combines cost, schedule, and scope to measure project performance and progress.

Provides insights into cost variances (difference between planned and actual costs) and schedule performance.

Why not the other options?

Business Case (1): The business case focuses on the initial justification for the project, not real-time financial tracking.

Benefits Forecast (3): Focuses on future benefits, not current financial performance.

Investment Appraisal (5): Evaluates long-term financial viability, not ongoing financial performance.


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Shonda
29 days ago
I think we should also include the actual costs versus forecasted costs report to show any discrepancies.
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Penney
1 months ago
I'm going with option D. Can't go wrong with cash flow, actual costs, and forecasted costs. Keeps it simple and to the point, just how the sponsor likes it.
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Christiane
23 hours ago
True, but the investment appraisal and earned value analysis reports might be too detailed for the sponsor's update report.
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Linn
20 days ago
I think including the business case report would also be beneficial to show the initial financial justification for the project.
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Cassandra
23 days ago
I agree, those reports will definitely give the sponsor a clear picture of our financial performance.
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Val
1 months ago
I agree with Marti, cash flow is definitely important for financial performance.
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Marti
1 months ago
I think the report that highlights the project's financial position is the cash flow.
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Harrison
1 months ago
Haha, investment appraisal? Really? What are we, bankers? The sponsor wants a simple, straightforward report, not a complicated financial analysis.
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Stevie
1 months ago
I agree with 2 and 4, but earned value analysis is also a great way to highlight the financial position. It gives a more holistic view of the project's performance.
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Latricia
23 hours ago
I'll include all three in the update report to give the sponsor a complete picture.
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Kassandra
3 days ago
True, those reports can provide a detailed look at the project's financial health.
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Lonna
22 days ago
I think a combination of cash flow and actual costs versus forecasted costs would also give a good overview.
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Jacqueline
25 days ago
Earned value analysis provides a comprehensive view of the project's financial performance.
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Blondell
2 months ago
Cash flow and actual costs versus forecasted costs are definitely the way to go. The sponsor wants to know the financial performance, so these reports will show exactly that.
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Muriel
19 days ago
Let's make sure to include those in the update report for the project sponsor.
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Maryann
20 days ago
I agree, those reports will provide a clear picture of where we stand financially.
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Judy
1 months ago
Cash flow and actual costs versus forecasted costs are key indicators of our financial performance.
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