Nokia CPM Sample Questions:

1. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) All NCC are CoPQ.
B) CoPQ has nothing to do with NCC.
C) All CoPQ are NC
D) CoPQ has the same content as NCC.

2. The project manager is only authorized to place orders to vendors:

A) within the LOA approved scope of the project.within the guidelines and definitions documented in the project procurement plan.using suppliers which have been approved for this specific project and have a valid frame contract.using SAP or other Nokia approved tools.
B) after Gate 6 of the Nokia sales process.if the PM has informed the procurement organization.using suppliers which have been approved for this specific project and have a valid frame contract.sending PO through e-mail or fax to the supplier.
C) within the LOA approved scope of the project.within the guidelines and definitions documented in the project procurement plan.using suppliers with a good reputation and a good personal relationship with the project manager.sending PO through e-mail or fax to the supplier.
D) if the CT Head gives instruction for the order.within the guidelines and definitions documented in the project procurement plan.if he has received a written offer from the supplier.using SAP or other Nokia approved tools.

3. Nokia orders the I&C from a subcontractor. The subcon, not completely familiar with this new equipment, requires a Nokia technician to complete the service. What is the correct way to proceed?

A) The technician is immediately provided to properly support our subcontractor and quickly complete the service and enable customer acceptance and invoicing.
B) A new change request is created and approved by project manager, then the technician is provided to support the subcon; however an internal acceptance is not provided because of the incomplete service from the subcontractor.
C) The technician will support the subcontractor only after the newly created change request is approved.
D) A new change request is created and approved by the project manager then the technician is provided to support the subcontractor; an outgoing claim to the subcontractor is applied just after the service is completed and then the internal acceptance is provided.

4. The estimated value of the work actually accomplished is:

A) planned value (PV).
B) actual cost (AC).
C) earned value (EV).
D) cost variance (CV).

5. An accuracy KPI has dropped significantly compared to previous periods. After some initial checks it turns out that the data is correct. What is the right way to proceed?

A) Inform the CT head at the next CT meeting.
B) Organize a meeting with NPO in order to make an action plan to improve.
C) Organize a meeting with key team members in order to identify root causes and make an action plan to improve.
D) Communicate the deviation to the project stakeholders.

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