Question 6 of 36

Discounted Cash Flow takes into account the broader financial context. If interest rates are to increase, the project viability (costs to develop, ROI, might be negatively impacted).
An IT Manager has been asked to prepare the business case for an investment in a new software system. They have been asked by the Project Manager whether they will be undertaking the investment appraisal using the Payback or Discounted Cash Flow method.
Which of the following factors would indicate that the Discounted Cash Flow method should be used?
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Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is C.

Question 7 of 36

Fund42morrow Group is considering setting up a new company in the group to offer an innovative investment scheme aimed at encouraging people under 18 to save for their future. It has identified that the proposed new company must have regulatory approval and significant investment.
In which area of Porter’s Five Forces model would a competitor record this activity?
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Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is D.

Question 8 of 36

A business analyst has been discussing the individual perspectives of senior stakeholders using the CATWOE framework. One of the senior stakeholders has expressed concerns about the possible election of a political party whose manifesto promises to introduce taxes on imported goods. They claim that such taxes would cause the company to have to review its business model.
In which element of CATWOF should the concerns of the senior stakeholder be captured?
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Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is D.

Question 9 of 36

BrightYourLife designs and manufactures low energy light solutions for homes and offices. A business analyst has undertaken a comprehensive review of the business and has reported the following findings:
1. The company has earned a reputation for being one of the best quality manufacturers in Europe,
2. The company has registered the name BrightYourLife as a trademark
3. Budget has been approved for the proposed research into the ‘e-friendly’ initiative.
4. Key performance indicators have been created to monitor success factors
Which two of the following techniques did the Business Analyst use to discover their findings? (Choose two.)
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The suggested answer is A, C.

Question 10 of 36

Casper Trading have identified the need for a change in management style within their Business Case to enhance team productivity. They have identified a risk that managers may struggle to adopt the new behaviours.
Which is most likely to be an effective countermeasure?
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Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is D.