Free CIPS L5M8 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

AMultiple Cause Diagramvisually mapsthe interrelationships of causes and effects, helping teams analysewhy a change or issue has occurredand see the wider system context.

Aprogrammeis a coordinated set ofmultiple projectsdelivering broader organisational change, whereas aprojectdelivers specific outputs/objectives. Programme managers hold the moreholisticview.

The guide advises definingrisk thresholds—acceptable limits of exposure—based on organisational appetite. This ensures balanced risk-taking without being reckless, maintaining strategic alignment.

AWBSdecomposes project deliverables into smaller components, clarifyingwhat will be producedand how each part contributes to the overall outcome—i.e., itdefines what the project will accomplishand gives visibility of expected results at each level.

Contained changerefers to scenarios where outcomes can bepredicted with a degree of probability, though not with complete certainty. Weather forecasting fits this — not fully certain (like closed change), but predictable through data and modelling.

Arealistic business caseshouldclearly outline risks and concernswith contingencies, so leaders can judge whether benefits outweigh risks and avoid surprise later.

RACIcharts responsibility and communication roles (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) for tasks/decisions. SWOT is strategic analysis; Gantt is scheduling; PRINCE2 is a methodology.

Force Field Analysis(developed by Kurt Lewin) mapsdriving and restraining forcesfor change — identifyingstakeholders or factors supporting vs. opposingthe change, thus revealing feasibility and focus areas.

Temporal complexitystems fromturbulent, time-varying external conditions(e.g., pandemic lockdowns) that disrupt plans. Structural = many components/links; technical = uncertainty about how to do it; directional = unclear goals/scope.

Freeman’s typology identifies categories such asowners,managers,employees,suppliers,customers, andlocal communityas primary stakeholders with influence. From the list provided,owners, suppliers, managersalign with that set.