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Question 46

Answer the following questions about actions to be taken by different roles.
The Business Sponsor has decided that the new coffee shop insurance product website pages will include the financial transaction functionality to support the end-to-end sales process. The Business Sponsor views this as a valuable sales tool, enabling customers to pay for insurance policies online. If successful, this new financial transaction functionality is to be made available across all other insurance products. This is a new Must Have requirement.
All parties are to be invited to a workshop to discuss the additional work required to deliver the required solution including the new Must Have requirement. The areas to be discussed include specialist skills required and possible legal, financial and technical standards to be adhered to.
Remember to limit your answers to the number of selections requested in each question.
Which 2 actions should the Business Sponsor take to implement the new Must Have requirement?

A.Check for any documented standards which need to be applied to the development of online financial transaction functionality.
B.Check the viability of the project, following the inclusion of the new Must Have requirement.
C.Source and hire a web developer with experience in developing online financial transaction functionality.
D.Send a company-wide communication to explain the implications of the business change to all interested parties.
E.Assess the impact of the new Must Have requirement on the original Business Case.

Question 47

Answer the following question about different language style preferences identified by Pashler et. al. using VARK preferences.
As part of the Capability and skills development workstream, the Human
Resources (HR) Manager is considering the training needs of staff
managers undertaking staff appraisals. The HR Manager is designing the
learning activities so that they will appeal to differing ways for receiving and processing information.
Column 1 is a list of learning activities that could be used to develop the staff.
For each learning activity in Column 1, select from Column 2 the VARK
preference to which it relates. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Correct Answer:

Explanation:
Answer the following question about different language style preferences identified by Pashler et. al.
using VARK preferences.
1. Attend a role-playing activity run by the HR Manager to practice conducting staff appraisals using the forms and checklists in a simulated environment.
* Answer: D (Kinesthetic)Kinesthetic learners prefer hands-on, practical activities. Role-playing simulates real-life scenarios, enabling learning by doing, which appeals to this preference.
2. Assess performance review process diagrams from recent staff appraisals, identifying those aspects which worked well and those which did not.
* Answer: A (Visual)Visual learners thrive on diagrams, charts, and graphical representations.
Reviewing performance review diagrams aligns perfectly with the visual preference.
3. Study a management text on alternative styles and strategies for staff performance appraisal.
* Answer: C (Reading or Writing)This activity suits individuals who process information best through reading and writing. It involves textual analysis, making it a clear match.
4. Access a podcast to learn more about the principles of reviewing performance in staff appraisal.
* Answer: B (Aural or Auditory)Podcasts provide auditory learning experiences. For learners with an auditory preference, listening to discussions and explanations is ideal.
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Role-playing activity (Kinesthetic): The activity involves movement, interaction, and application in a simulated setup, which matches the hands-on approach kinesthetic learners prefer.
* Performance review diagrams (Visual): Visual learners engage with content presented in diagrams or charts as these offer clarity through graphical representation.
* Management text (Reading/Writing): The reliance on written material, such as texts, articles, or reports, is a strong indicator of the reading/writing preference.
* Podcast (Aural/Auditory): Listening to content, such as in a podcast, aligns with auditory learning preferences, allowing learners to absorb spoken information effectively.

Question 48

Which statement should be recorded under the High-level timing considerations heading?

A.The traditional market has changed over the last year and UniCo can no longer rest on its previous success.
B.UniCo lost significant market share in the last six months and faces ongoing increased competition in the next year.
C.UniCo's new finance system was delivered in the last quarter and training in the new system is almost complete.
D.Completing the large contract with a Utilities company over the next nine months is a vital step to achieving the end vision.

Correct Answer: D

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The High-level timing considerations heading requires statements that emphasize critical timelines, milestones, or deadlines that need to be factored into the change strategy. Here's why D is the most appropriate choice:
1. Understanding High-Level Timing Considerations:
* Timing considerations refer to key deadlines, schedules, or milestones that impact the execution of the change strategy.
* This heading includes initiatives or actions that have a defined timeframe and are crucial for achieving the strategic goals.
2. Option Analysis:
* Option A: The traditional market has changed over the last year and UniCo can no longer rest on its previous success.
* This statement highlights a market condition but does not specify any timeline, milestone, or timing-related requirement. It is more about market trends than timing considerations.
* Eliminate.
* Option B: UniCo lost significant market share in the last six months and faces ongoing increased competition in the next year.
* This statement discusses recent performance and anticipated competition, but it lacks a clear timeline or milestone for action. It is focused on market dynamics, not timing.
* Eliminate.
* Option C: UniCo's new finance system was delivered in the last quarter and training in the new system is almost complete.
* While this mentions past timing, it does not align with the heading as it focuses on completed tasks rather than future timing or milestones.
* Eliminate.
* Option D: Completing the large contract with a Utilities company over the next nine months is a vital step to achieving the end vision.
* This statement provides a clear timeline ("next nine months") and links it to a critical milestone (completing the contract) that contributes directly to UniCo's strategic goals.
* Correct Answer.
3. Relevance in UniCo's Scenario:
* UniCo's focus on repositioning itself in the market and delivering innovative solutions makes the Utilities contract a pivotal milestone. The nine-month timeline directly impacts UniCo's ability to meet its strategic objectives and prove its capability in the new market segment.
4. Agile Practitioner Documentation References:
* Milestone Planning in Agile: Agile emphasizes prioritizing and delivering on critical milestones within time-boxed iterations.
* Strategic Alignment: High-level timing considerations in change strategies align with Agile principles by ensuring key initiatives are completed within the required timeframe to achieve overarching goals.

Question 49

For cognitive learning, which is the BEST example of providing 'learning feedback'?

A.Giving supervisor feedback on return to work.
B.Testing before and after learning.
C.Reviewing learners' ideas in a group discussion.
D.Discussion at the learners' next annual performance reviews.

Correct Answer: C

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Providing learning feedback in cognitive learning focuses on offering timely, actionable information that helps learners assess their understanding and adjust their approach during or immediately after the learning process.
1. Feedback in Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction:
* Gagne's Fifth Event emphasizes the importance of providing feedback during learning activities to reinforce correct understanding and correct misconceptions.
* Effective feedback is specific, immediate, and relevant to the learning task. It allows learners to reflect on their performance and apply improvements in real time.
2. Why Option C is Correct:
* Reviewing learners' ideas in a group discussion provides an interactive opportunity for real-time feedback. It allows learners to:
* Share their understanding.
* Receive constructive input from peers and facilitators.
* Make immediate adjustments to their thinking.
* Group discussions align with cognitive learning principles by promoting active engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative feedback.
3. Analysis of Other Options:
* Option A: Giving supervisor feedback on return to work.
* Supervisor feedback is important but typically occurs after the learning activity. It is more suited for workplace performance improvement rather than immediate learning feedback.
* Option B: Testing before and after learning.
* Testing evaluates knowledge acquisition but does not provide real-time feedback during the learning process, which is crucial for cognitive learning.
* Option D: Discussion at the learners' next annual performance reviews.
* Annual reviews occur too late to be effective for learning feedback. Feedback needs to be immediate and closely tied to the learning activity for maximum impact.
4. Practical Example:
* During a training session on problem-solving, participants share their approaches in a group discussion.
The trainer provides constructive feedback, highlighting strengths and offering corrections, enabling learners to refine their skills on the spot.
5. Reference to Gagne's Model:
* Event 5: Provide Learner Feedback
* Gagne emphasizes that feedback reinforces learning, ensures understanding, and guides learners toward desired outcomes.

Question 50

Which 2 actions should the Workshop Facilitator take to implement the new Must Have requirement?

A.Encourage all parties to contribute, irrespective of their views.
B.Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction
functionality to the Delivery Plan.
C.Assess the impact of the additional development costs on the original Business Case.
D.Send a company-wide communication to explain the implications of the business change to all interested parties.
E.Consolidate and circulate an agenda for the workshop.

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