MSP - Managing Successful Programmes Study Set Exam Questions & Answers 100% Passed
What can be described as a "Statement that describes the purpose, cost, time, and performance requirements/constraints for a project"? A. Portfolio B. Projects Dossier C. Tranche D. Project Brief - ANSWER-A. Portfolio
2. Which type of driver is a change to an industry regulator or watchdog? A. Societal change B. Technological change C. Legislative compliance D. Political change - ANSWER-D. Political change
3. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Programme Office? A. Risk and issue tracking B. Holding master copies of all programme information C. Maintaining the list of stakeholders and their interests D. Reporting progress of the programme at regular intervals to the SRO - ANSWER-D. Reporting progress of the programme at regular intervals to the SRO
4. For a programme that focuses on technology or engineering infrastructure, which of the following characteristics is likely to lead to a high predictability of outcome? A. Specification led B. Medium-term effect C. Challenges to historical working practices D. Diverse or new products and services - ANSWER-A. Specification led
5. For a programme that focuses on business transformation, which of the following characteristics is likely to lead to a low predictability of outcome? A. Specification led B. Medium-term effect C. Adoption of best practice D. Volatility of the marketplace - ANSWER-D. Volatility of the marketplace
6. In the genesis of a programme Business Case, which document is produced from the
Programme Mandate and feeds into the production of the Business Case? A. Programme Plan B. Programme Definition Document C. Programme Brief D. Programme Preparation Plan - ANSWER-C. Programme Brief
7. Which of the following is NOT within the scope of Quality Management in a programme? A. Adherence to strategy policy and standards B. Striving for excellence in everything the programme does C. The quality of decisions taken by the programme's leadership D. Systematic use of processes tools and techniques - ANSWER-B. Striving for excellence in everything the programme does
8. Which of these is an output from "Identifying a Programme"? A. Appointment of Programme Board B. Approved Business Case C. Blueprint D. Programme Plan - ANSWER-A. Appointment of Programme Board 9. Who is normally accountable for "Approval to Proceed" on a programme? A. Programme Board B. Senior Responsible Owner C. Business Change Manager D. Sponsoring Group - ANSWER-D. Sponsoring Group
10. Which of the following is an output of "Defining a Programme"? A. Approved Business Case B. Outcome achieved C. Standards complied with D. Capability delivered - ANSWER-A. Approved Business Case
11. Which of the following is an output of "Managing the Tranches"? A. Next tranche prepared B. Next tranche approved C. Next tranche defined D. Next tranche initiated - ANSWER-A. Next tranche prepared
12. Which of the following is NOT an input to "Delivering the Capability"? A. Blueprint B. Programme Communications Plan C. Projects Dossier D. Project Briefs - ANSWER-D. Project Briefs
13. Which of these activities does "Delivering the Capability" not include? A. Engage stakeholders B. Carry out Gateway Reviews C. Align projects with programme objectives
What can be described as a "Statement that describes the purpose, cost, time, and performance requirements/constraints for a project"? A. Portfolio B. Projects Dossier C. Tranche D. Project Brief - ANSWER-A. Portfolio
2. Which type of driver is a change to an industry regulator or watchdog? A. Societal change B. Technological change C. Legislative compliance D. Political change - ANSWER-D. Political change
3. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Programme Office? A. Risk and issue tracking B. Holding master copies of all programme information C. Maintaining the list of stakeholders and their interests D. Reporting progress of the programme at regular intervals to the SRO - ANSWER-D. Reporting progress of the programme at regular intervals to the SRO
4. For a programme that focuses on technology or engineering infrastructure, which of the following characteristics is likely to lead to a high predictability of outcome? A. Specification led B. Medium-term effect C. Challenges to historical working practices D. Diverse or new products and services - ANSWER-A. Specification led
5. For a programme that focuses on business transformation, which of the following characteristics is likely to lead to a low predictability of outcome? A. Specification led B. Medium-term effect C. Adoption of best practice D. Volatility of the marketplace - ANSWER-D. Volatility of the marketplace
6. In the genesis of a programme Business Case, which document is produced from the
Programme Mandate and feeds into the production of the Business Case? A. Programme Plan B. Programme Definition Document C. Programme Brief D. Programme Preparation Plan - ANSWER-C. Programme Brief
7. Which of the following is NOT within the scope of Quality Management in a programme? A. Adherence to strategy policy and standards B. Striving for excellence in everything the programme does C. The quality of decisions taken by the programme's leadership D. Systematic use of processes tools and techniques - ANSWER-B. Striving for excellence in everything the programme does
8. Which of these is an output from "Identifying a Programme"? A. Appointment of Programme Board B. Approved Business Case C. Blueprint D. Programme Plan - ANSWER-A. Appointment of Programme Board 9. Who is normally accountable for "Approval to Proceed" on a programme? A. Programme Board B. Senior Responsible Owner C. Business Change Manager D. Sponsoring Group - ANSWER-D. Sponsoring Group
10. Which of the following is an output of "Defining a Programme"? A. Approved Business Case B. Outcome achieved C. Standards complied with D. Capability delivered - ANSWER-A. Approved Business Case
11. Which of the following is an output of "Managing the Tranches"? A. Next tranche prepared B. Next tranche approved C. Next tranche defined D. Next tranche initiated - ANSWER-A. Next tranche prepared
12. Which of the following is NOT an input to "Delivering the Capability"? A. Blueprint B. Programme Communications Plan C. Projects Dossier D. Project Briefs - ANSWER-D. Project Briefs
13. Which of these activities does "Delivering the Capability" not include? A. Engage stakeholders B. Carry out Gateway Reviews C. Align projects with programme objectives
