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Exam Code/Number: L6M5
Exam Name/Title: Strategic Programme Leadership
Certification Provider: CIPS
Corresponding Certification: CIPS Certification

Exam Questions: 85
Updated On: May 30, 2026

Question #19

Jerry is responsible for starting a new construction project.
His company wants to build a new Water Park on the outskirts of town.
He has prepared a Statement of Need, outlining requirements and benefits.
Senior Management has approved the project to move forward.
Q: What should be Jerry's next task?
Answer Options:

A. Appointment of a construction manager to manage the project

B. Feasibility study - looking in-depth at options available

C. Project brief - creating a list of technical requirements

D. Concept design - outlining how the water park would look and operate

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Question #20

Which of the following is an advantage to the contractor in an EPC contract arrangement?
EPC contracts provide several benefits to contractors, such as clear project scope, reduced risks, and better project management.
Answer Options:

A. There is an early completion bonus

B. The scope is clearly defined by the client

C. The client assumes all risks for the construction

D. There are no subcontractors to manage

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Question #21

Casper is conducting a Variance Analysis of the company's budget. What is its main purpose?
Answer Options:

A. To identify which departments have overspent

B. To minimize inefficiencies

C. To analyze whether costs are fixed or variable

D. To identify where cost savings can be made

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Question #22

Golden Rainbow Ltd has invested £4m in a new research project started three years ago. The CFO calculates that the average rate of return on the project is -6%. Is this possible?

A. no - a rate of return is always displayed as a positive number

B. yes - projects can have a negative rate of return

C. no - a rate of return is expressed in years rather than as a percentage

D. yes - but this is likely to change to a positive figure shortly

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Question #23

Which of the following statements about liquidated damages are TRUE? Select all that apply

A. specific performance is a type of liquidated damage

B. liquidated damages can be claimed when a warranty is breached

C. a set figure is decided in advance

D. the figure must be a genuine estimate of the loss

E. the party seeking damages must prove the actual loss in the event of a claim

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Correct Answer: B,C,D Vote an answer

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Question #24

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Institute of British Architects are two founding members of which organisation that creates contracts for the construction industry?

A. New Engineering Contract

B. Joint Contracts Tribunal

C. International Federation of Consulting Engineers

D. Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #25

At what stage in a program's lifecycle is an Investment Appraisal conducted?
Answer Options:

A. After completion - to assess whether money was invested wisely

B. At the initiation stage - to decide which contractor to hire

C. Before contracting - to ensure the program is viable

D. During the project - to ensure that money is being well spent and the program will be delivered to schedule

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Question #26

According to Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, Individualism is when a person prioritises themselves over a group. Is this correct?

A. no - this is where an individual does not take risks that may have an adverse affect on themselves

B. yes - individualism is seen as a selfish culture

C. no - individualism means accepting immediate gratification

D. yes - this is the opposite of collectivism

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Question #27

Sarah is a Project Manager running a project to create a new type of shoe that is sensitive due to intellectual property issues. She is undergoing Programme Level Control. What is the purpose of Programme Level Control?

A. to track how much money the project has spent

B. to provide additional resources to ensure the project is completed on time

C. to ensure the project is running to the allocated budget

D. to ensure the project remains a secret

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