The typical score should be 1 The proposed or established 1 = Support for all factors governance structure when they are fully complying is demonstrated. demonstrates adequate with the NPMS. 2 = Support for three of support for how many of the the factors is following project factors? demonstrated. 3 = Support for two of the In the notes identify which appropriate representation of factors is stakeholders and executive project factors are demonstrated. management; demonstrated: 4 = Support for one of the documented decision-making factors is a) processes; demonstrated. 1 documented roles, 5 = Support is not b) responsibilities, and demonstrated for any authorities within the of the factors. c) governance structure; and documented information d) requirements. a) A work package is defined as In supporting the 1 = Both criteria are met. achievement of the expected a/multiple group(s) of 3 = One of the two criteria outcomes, how many of the deliverables within a project is met. following criteria to the (usually the lowest level element 5 = None of the two cost estimate? identified in the project Work criteria are met. Breakdown Structure (WBS). cost estimates are generated The total of work packages at the work-package level; forms the complete scope of 1 cost estimates are based on work for a project. historical data, industry benchmarks, or both. b) Cost estimates at PPA are usually based on historical data while more detailed estimates are later completed for EPA based on actual design and current industry cost.
The proposed or established governance structure demonstrates adequate support for how many of the following project factors? appropriate representation of stakeholders and executive management; documented decision-making processes; documented roles, responsibilities, and authorities within the governance structure; and documented information requirements. 1 = Support for all factors is demonstrated. 2 = Support for three of the factors is demonstrated. 3 = Support for two of the factors is demonstrated. 4 = Support for one of the factors is demonstrated. 5 = Support is not demonstrated for any of the factors. The typical score should be 1 when they are fully complying with the NPMS. In the notes identify which project factors are demonstrated: a) b) c) d) 1 In supporting the achievement of the expected outcomes, how many of the following criteria to the cost estimate? cost estimates are generated at the work-package level; cost estimates are based on historical data, industry benchmarks, or both. 1 = Both criteria are met. 3 = One of the two criteria is met. 5 = None of the two criteria are met. a) A work package is defined as a/multiple group(s) of deliverables within a project (usually the lowest level element identified in the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The total of work packages forms the complete scope of work for a project. b) Cost estimates at PPA are usually based on historical data while more detailed estimates are later completed for EPA based on actual design and current industry cost. 1