Question 1

Which role owns the Business Case?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is not an MSP principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying strict, detailed control to all programme activities, including projects
B)  Envisioning and communicating a better future
C)  Adding value
D)  Designing and delivering a coherent capability A

Question 3

Which threat response is described as "Typically involves changing some aspect of a programme, i.e. changing the scope, procurement route, supplier, or sequence of activities"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduction
B)  Removal
C)  Transfer
D)  Retention B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the communications process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep awareness and commitment high
B)  Describe the desired future end state
C)  Make sure that all stakeholders have a detailed view of the future architecture
D)  Explain what changes will be made and when

Question 5

Which of the following is the best description of "the Vision"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a top level plan showing the main projects
B)  It is a picture of a better future
C)  It is a model of the future state
D)  It is a marketing message designed for external stakeholders

Question 6

Through the transition process, what action should be taken if business performance of the benefit measures moves out of tolerance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Close the programme
B)  Escalate to the SRO and the Sponsoring Group
C)  Realign the benefit measures with the business performance
D)  Raise an issue with the Business Change manager

Question 7

Which of these is NOT one of the three tests for information produced to assist with managing benefits realisation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relevance
B)  Confidentiality
C)  Accuracy
D)  Currency

Question 8

What can be described as a "Statement that describes the purpose, cost, time, and performance requirements/constraints for a project"?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Where would you find the required outcomes from a programme?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programme Plan
B)  Programme Mandate
C)  Programme Definition Document
D)  Business Case

Question 10

Which document contains the standards and regulations needed to support quality management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality Management Plan
B)  Programme Plan
C)  Quality Management Strategy
D)  Monitoring and Control Strategy

Question 11

To which of the following Transformational Flow processes could "Emerging programme current status and plans" be an input?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing the Tranches
B)  Realising the Benefits
C)  Defining a Programme only
D)  Identifying a Programme and Defining a Programme

Question 12

Which of these is NOT an output of "Closing a Programme"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Final tranche prepared
B)  Programme team disbanded
C)  Lessons learned
D)  Plan for post-programme benefits review

Question 13

In which of the risk management processes would a risk manager communicate aspects of risk to a stakeholder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess - Evaluate
B)  Identify - Context
C)  Identify - Risks
D)  All of them

Question 14

Which of these activities does "Delivering the Capability" not include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engage stakeholders
B)  Carry out Gateway Reviews
C)  Align projects with programme objectives
D)  Align projects with benefits realisation

Question 15

Which role is responsible for the Programme Mandate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which role is responsible for ensuring the particular benefits relevant to each project can be realised from implementing the outputs from these projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programme Manager
B)  Project Manager
C)  Programme Office
D)  Business Change Manager

Question 17

Which role is responsible for making appropriate resources available to assist projects with the design, development, and assurance of their outputs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following is an output of "Defining a Programme"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approved Business Case
B)  Outcome achieved
C)  Standards complied with
D)  Capability delivered

Question 19

Which role is responsible for day-to-day management of the programme?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Programme Director
B)  The Programme Manager
C)  The Programme Management Office
D)  The Business Change Manager

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT part of the four-stage programme "Approval to Proceed" process?

Accepted Answer

A)  SRO (and Programme Board)  approves
B)  Sponsoring Group endorse
C)  Programme Board review
D)  Sponsoring Group authorise the SRO

Exam 1: Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)