Question 1

One of these statements is true. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A) The Programme Blueprint is delivered through the Programme Vision. 
B) The Programme Vision contains implicit outcomes and benefits. 
C) The Programme Blueprint contains implicit outcomes and benefits. 
D) The Programme Vision specifies the capability. 
A) The Programme Blueprint is delivered through the Programme Vision. 
B) The Programme Vision contains implicit outcomes and benefits. 
C) The Programme Blueprint contains implicit outcomes and benefits. 
D) The Programme Vision specifies the capability.

Question 2

Consider the differences between portfolios, project, and programmes. Which of these characteristics is more applicable to a programme?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus will be on management and coordination 
B) Focus will be on direction and delivery of strategy 
C) Benefit focus will be delivering fit-for-purpose outputs that enable benefit realisation 
D) Business case will be focused on accurate budgeting for the output delivery 
A) Focus will be on management and coordination 
B) Focus will be on direction and delivery of strategy 
C) Benefit focus will be delivering fit-for-purpose outputs that enable benefit realisation 
D) Business case will be focused on accurate budgeting for the output delivery

Question 3

Which critical organisational element is NOT directly aligned by Programme Management?

Accepted Answer

A) Recruitment policy 
B) Corporate Strategy 
C) Delivery mechanisms for change 
D) Business-as-usual environment 
A) Recruitment policy 
B) Corporate Strategy 
C) Delivery mechanisms for change 
D) Business-as-usual environment

Question 4

What is the MSP term for one of the "manageable chunks" that a programme can be divided into and which assist review and monitoring of progress?

Accepted Answer

A) Dossier 
B) Project 
C) Tranche 
D) Portfolio 
A) Dossier 
B) Project 
C) Tranche 
D) Portfolio

Question 5

Which of the following is not included in "Benefits Realisation Management"?

Accepted Answer

A) Managing projects 
B) Managing pre-transition 
C) Managing transition 
D) Managing post-transition 
A) Managing projects 
B) Managing pre-transition 
C) Managing transition 
D) Managing post-transition

Question 6

Who is responsible for ensuring maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources and skills within the Projects Dossier?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sponsoring Group 
B) The Senior Responsible Owner 
C) The Programme Manager 
D) The Business Change Manager 
A) The Sponsoring Group 
B) The Senior Responsible Owner 
C) The Programme Manager 
D) The Business Change Manager

Question 7

Consider the differences between portfolios, projects, and programmes. Which of these characteristics is least applicable to a programme?

Accepted Answer

A) Benefit delivery will dominate, with significant focus on the rigour of benefit profiling and realisation 
B) Planning will be viewed from outcome dependency and resolving conflicts 
C) Quality focus will be on control and improvement 
D) Stakeholder engagement will be focused at all levels in the organisation and key external influencers 
A) Benefit delivery will dominate, with significant focus on the rigour of benefit profiling and realisation 
B) Planning will be viewed from outcome dependency and resolving conflicts 
C) Quality focus will be on control and improvement 
D) Stakeholder engagement will be focused at all levels in the organisation and key external influencers

Question 8

Which of the following would you find in a Quality Management Plan rather than a Quality Management Strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Criteria to assess programme success 
B) Resource requirements for quality management 
C) Guidelines to ensure the appropriate use of audits and health checks 
D) Plans and dates for audits and reviews 
A) Criteria to assess programme success 
B) Resource requirements for quality management 
C) Guidelines to ensure the appropriate use of audits and health checks 
D) Plans and dates for audits and reviews

Question 9

Which type of driver is a change to an industry regulator or watchdog?

Accepted Answer

A) Societal change 
B) Technological change 
C) Legislative compliance 
D) Political change 
A) Societal change 
B) Technological change 
C) Legislative compliance 
D) Political change

Question 10

In MSP, which role is said to be the "voice of the business"?

Accepted Answer

A) Business Change Manager 
B) Programme Manager 
C) Sponsoring Group 
D) Senior Responsible Owner 
A) Business Change Manager 
B) Programme Manager 
C) Sponsoring Group 
D) Senior Responsible Owner

Exam 1: Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)