MSP Foundation, 5th editionExam Questions and Answers
Which is a purpose of the issue resolution approach?
Identify the missing word in the following sentence:
A dis-benefit is defined as a measurable decline resulting from an outcome perceived as negative by the investing organization(s) and which detracts from one or more organizational [?].
Which principle is the ‘decisions’ theme applying when both the best and worst outcome of a decision is analysed?
Which term is used to describe the amount of risk the investing organization(s) is willing to accept in pursuing the benefits of the programme?
Which is a characteristic of continual improvement?
What is the result of the ‘decisions’ theme applying the ‘collaborate across boundaries’ principle?
Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
Cash flow is the net amount of cash and cash-equivalents that the programme requires to pay for [?] over time.
Which BEST describes the ‘align with priorities’ principle?
Which statement about knowledge is CORRECT?
Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
The definition of [?] is a control point, following delivery of a step-change in capability and benefits realization (tranche), at which a programme can be re-directed or closed.
Which process allows the organization to understand the improvements they seek from the programme?
Which document is MOST LIKELY to describe the required levels of privacy?
Which document defines the organizations that are investing in the programme?
Which is a main function of the ‘deliver the capabilities’ process?
Which statement about programme plans is CORRECT?
What is the definition of a budget?
Which process checks that a programme is worth the time and resources needed to plan the programme?
Which process ensures that the organization continues to focus on benefits once the work has been completed?
Which is a result of the ‘structure’ theme applying the ‘collaborate across boundaries’ principle?
Which is a COMMON reason for organizations to invest in programmes of change?
Which is a purpose of the ‘close the programme’ process?
Which process ensures that all facts are available when they are required by the programme board?
Which is a key consideration that should be reviewed, as part of the business case, on an ongoing basis throughout the programme lifecycle?
Which factor often results in an organization choosing to manage a change investment as a programme?
How does the ‘Organisation’ theme apply the ‘Lead with purpose’ principle?
Why should the external environment of a programme be effectively monitored?
Which activity contributes MOST to achieving the ‘bring pace and value’ principle?
Which TWO are objectives of the ‘close the programme’ process?
To ensure that knowledge acquired during the programme is retained and lessons learned are put in place for subsequent programmes.
To ensure that capabilities are fully integrated into business as usual.
To ensure that projects are started and closed in a controlled manner.
To ensure that the benefits and dis-benefits of the programme are understood and documented.
What is defined as new understanding that is embedded into ways of working?
Which TWO are objectives of the ‘embed the outcomes’ process?
To ensure that programme progress is monitored and reported.
To ensure that risks and issues are kept under control.
To ensure that benefits start to be realized and measured.
To ensure that controls are put in place to ensure benefit realization continues in BAU.
What do the three lines of defence provide, in line with the levels of delegated authority, within the programme organization?
Which describes a pillar of information security that ensures decisions are made with the correct data?
Which role/group is responsible for implementing the programme strategy?
Which governance board does a risk owner’s response need to satisfy?
Which process produces an understanding of the gap between the current state and future state of the organization before detailed structuring of the programme is started?
