List five roles that need to be defined with respect to a project and describe responsibilities of each role. (50 marks) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to list and describe (a short paragraph made up of more than one sentence) five actions.Award 3 marks for each role listed. If no clear list these marks will not be awarded.Award a maximum of 7 marks for each action clearly described.Award partial marks for incomplete descriptions by deducting marks from 7. APM PMQ Question 5

There are no marks explicitly for showing workings, however, if workings are shown and correct formulae demonstrated but a mathematical error made in computation then partial marks will be awarded.If the candidate only carries out the calculations but does not discuss what the calculations mean they can only obtain a maximum of 20 marks out of the possible 50 for the question. APM PMQ Question 8 Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to list and describe (a short paragraph made up of more than one sentence) five actions.Award 3 marks for each method listed. If no clear list these marks will not be awarded.Award a maximum of 7 marks for each action clearly described.Award partial marks for incomplete descriptions by deducting marks from 7. APM PMQ Question 4 b) For each of two distinct principles stated in part (i), explain the possible effects of NOT practicing them. (a) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to state therefore a coherent single sentence that summarizes, for each point, what something is or means for each of six principles.Award partial marks for incomplete statements by deducting marks from 5.Award only 2 marks for principles that are just listed. (b) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to explain therefore the answer should include at least one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation for each of the two effects.Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each effect.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10.Here are NINE question examples and Marking Schemes from live papers (You get a massive THIRTY SIX live questions and Detailed Model Answers in our 40-video​: APM PMQ Question 1 I refer to the final challenge as self-sabotage, as there are a couple of common mistakes in your approach that can lead to a significant reduction in the marks earned. These revolve around: List five actions that need to be done to prepare for a negotiation with a supplier of goods or services to a project. Describe the relevance of each action. (50 marks) This question has two parts. Answer both parts. (i) Explain the term project context. (10 marks) (ii) Explain four aspects of a project’s context and illustrate each aspect with an appropriate internal or external example. (i) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to explain therefore the answer should include at least one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences).Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of project context.Award partial marks for an incomplete explanation by deducting marks from 10.(ii) Explain four elements of a project’s context. (40 marks) (ii) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to explain therefore the answer should include at least one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation for each of the four points.Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each element.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10. APM PMQ Question 6

The key thing, as with all exams, is to practice – get used to the timings by repeatedly attempting to complete questions within 15 minutes. Review and attempt to mark your own answers – this will help you understand what to include and what to omit. You can use the three points in the Mark Scheme section to guide your marking, and refer to study guides to confirm the accuracy. Remember to use traditional revision techniques to solidify your knowledge (focusing on learning the "who, what, when, where, why, how" to support your answers). Maximum 10 marks for an explanation that shows an understanding of the health of the project based on performance up to month 10 Explain five distinct benefits to be gained from managing groups of projects as a programme rather than as individual, unconnected initiatives. (50 marks) Mark SchemeThe question asks the candidate to explain therefore the answer should include at least one comprehensive paragraph (two or more sentences) of explanation for each of the five points. Award 10 marks for a complete explanation of each benefit.Award partial marks for incomplete explanations by deducting marks from 10. APM PMQ Question 2

APM Project Management exam Annotated Sample Answers

Supporting leadership and management programmes, this then included helping learners prepare for the multiple choice test that formed part of the original Team-Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship standard. However, since starting to work on the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard at the beginning of 2020, the importance of good exam prep has ramped up again, with learners needing to sit an IMPA Level D or equivalent project management exam. For most providers, this manifests as the Association of Project Managers' Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ or just PMQ for short). This exam overlaps nicely with the knowledge requirements of the standard, as APM were involved in the trailblazer work, so makes a good fit for learners. When I moved into the apprenticeships sector, exam preparation wasn't really part of the job description. Sure, there were functional skills exams, but most roles I've had involved separate tutors to handle the English and Maths training and examination. However, with the reforms a few years ago, and the move to End-Point Assessment, I've found myself having to dust off the old revision guides and help people prepare for a final assessment. Along with the knowledge element of the exam, one of the key challenges for achieving a pass successfully is managing exam technique – that is to say – completing the exam within the time limit, and ensuring that the answers provide the information required by the examiner. As a coach I often see my role in supporting learners towards passing the exam as focusing on technique development, as there are plenty of resources, online and off, to support with the knowledge requirements (shout out to the free, CC-licensed Project Management textbook by Adrienne Watt with BC Campus). This document provides some helpful insights from the APM PMQ examination marker team with general hints and tips on how to answer questions.