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CPD Project Governance & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a RACI matrix in project governance?

    Answer: To clarify roles and responsibilities by defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed

    A RACI matrix eliminates role ambiguity by explicitly defining each stakeholder's level of involvement for every project task or decision.

  2. A project director is implementing governance for a joint venture between two US corporations. Which element is MOST critical to establish first?

    Answer: A shared governance structure with clear decision rights and dispute resolution mechanisms

    In joint ventures, establishing a shared governance structure with defined decision rights and dispute resolution prevents costly conflicts and operational paralysis.

  3. Which compliance requirement is MOST relevant for a project involving the collection and processing of US consumer health data?

    Answer: HIPAA

    HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) governs the protection of identifiable health information in the United States.

  4. What distinguishes 'governance' from 'management' in project director responsibilities?

    Answer: Governance defines oversight, accountability, and direction-setting while management handles day-to-day execution

    Governance provides the overarching framework of accountability, oversight, and direction, while management focuses on executing within that framework.

  5. An independent project audit finds that required sign-offs were bypassed on several deliverables. What should the project director do FIRST?

    Answer: Retroactively obtain the missing sign-offs and update records

    Retroactively obtaining required approvals and updating records corrects the compliance gap while maintaining project continuity and an accurate audit trail.

  6. Which governance structure gives the project director the MOST authority and organizational power?

    Answer: Projectized (project-based) organization

    In a projectized organization, the project director has maximum authority over resources and decisions since teams are organized around projects rather than functions.