CSC Consulting Methodologies & Frameworks 3

Question 1

A force field analysis tool, as used in consulting, is primarily designed to:

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Identify driving and restraining forces affecting a proposed change

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Model financial scenarios under different assumptions

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Prioritize project risks by likelihood and impact

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Map dependencies between workstreams in a project plan

Question 2

In the BCG Growth-Share Matrix, a business unit with high market share in a low-growth market is classified as a:

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Cash Cow

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Star

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Question Mark

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Dog

Question 3

When scoping a consulting engagement, the Statement of Work (SOW) is critical because it primarily serves to:

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Define deliverables, timelines, resources, and boundaries of the engagement

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Document the client's organizational chart

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Record interview notes from stakeholder discovery sessions

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Establish the consulting firm's internal staffing plan

Question 4

The Ansoff Matrix helps consultants advise clients on growth strategies. Which quadrant represents selling existing products to new markets?

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Market Development

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Market Penetration

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Product Development

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Diversification

Question 5

A senior consultant applies Lean methodology to a client's operations. The primary goal of Lean is to:

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Eliminate waste to maximize value delivered to the customer

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Achieve zero defects through statistical quality control

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Standardize processes through ISO certification

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Reduce headcount to lower operating costs

Question 6

A decision matrix (weighted scoring model) is most appropriately used in consulting when a client needs to:

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Select among multiple options using weighted evaluation criteria

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Identify the root cause of a recurring operational problem

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Map the current state of a business process

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Forecast revenue under different market scenarios

Question 7

During which phase of a typical consulting engagement does the team typically present a 'readout' to senior client stakeholders summarizing findings and recommendations?

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Solution design and recommendation

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Scoping and contracting

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Data collection and fieldwork

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Analysis and synthesis