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MSP-Foundation Questions and Answers

Question # 6

Which is a purpose of the ‘close the programme’ process?

A.

To ensure that the investing organization(s) make the required changes to adopt new ways of working and realize benefits

B.

To ensure that the investing organization(s) are ready to maximize the benefits to be realized from the programme work

C.

To ensure the programme is justified before deciding whether or not to proceed

D.

To ensure the organization(s) involved understand the programme vision, benefits, risks and the target operating model

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Question # 7

Which principle is the ‘decisions’ theme applying when both the best and worst outcome of a decision is analysed?

A.

Bring pace and value

B.

Deal with ambiguity

C.

Realize measurable benefits

D.

Align with priorities

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Question # 8

Which process ensures that the organization continues to focus on benefits once the work has been completed?

A.

Deliver the capabilities

B.

Plan progressive delivery

C.

Embed the outcomes

D.

Close the programme

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Question # 9

Which TWO are objectives of the ‘deliver the capabilities’ process?

    To ensure benefits start to be realized and measured.

    To ensure corrective action is taken where necessary.

    To ensure programme progress is monitored and reported.

    To ensure controls are put in place to ensure benefit realization continues in BAU.

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

3 and 4

D.

1 and 4

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Question # 10

Which action contributes MOST to achieving the ‘lead with purpose’ principle?

A.

Maintaining a compelling vision and design of the target operating model

B.

Providing everyone in the programme with access to knowledge and information

C.

Working within clear delegated limits of authority and only escalating decisions when needed

D.

Providing manageable tranches of delivery contributing to clear intermediate landing points

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Question # 11

How does the ‘Organisation’ theme apply the ‘Lead with purpose’ principle?

A.

By establishing governance that empowers decision-making as close to the day-to-day work as possible

B.

By ensuring that the organizational capabilities and resource capacity are available when needed

C.

By providing the opportunities and tools for stakeholders to interact regularly

D.

By making the purpose of the programme cleartostakeholders to gain their commitment

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Question # 12

Which statement BEST describes the ‘check’ phase of the Plan Do Check Act cycle when used to manage a risk?

A.

It is where initial risk responses that have been implemented are revised to reflect current priorities

B.

It is where risk responses are implemented to manage the identified and prioritized risks

C.

It involves validating whether a risk has been managed effectively or whether further action is needed

D.

It involves understanding the risk tolerances and how it will affect the programme’s risk appetite

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Question # 13

Which is a characteristic of continual improvement?

A.

Agile ways of working are used in some phases of a linear

B.

Scope and requirements are delivered through sequential phases

C.

Waste in a process is identified and systematically eliminated

D.

Scope and quality emerge over time within defined timeboxes

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Question # 14

Which document defines how to decide whether to invest in proactive responses to opportunities?

A.

Issue resolution approach

B.

Risk response approach

C.

Governance approach

D.

Delivery approach

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Question # 15

Which is a key consideration that should be reviewed, as part of the business case, on an ongoing basis throughout the programme lifecycle?

A.

Does the programme continue to demonstrate value for money?

B.

Do business operations have sufficient resource?

C.

Is the governance approach sufficient?

D.

Is the programme vision compelling?

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Question # 16

Which statement about the ‘lead with purpose’ principle is CORRECT?

A.

It focuses on the timing of the work aligned with other key events or objectives

B.

It blends the right mix of capabilities, at the right time, to achieve outcomes of benefit

C.

It addresses conflicting and changing organizational objectives and strategy

D.

It reinforces the need for the programme's vision and organizational priority to be clear

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Question # 17

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Which activity contributes MOST to achieving the ‘align with priorities’ principle?

A.

By specifying the skills necessary for the target operating model to work effectively

B.

By designing a clear target operating model allowing stakeholders from different organizations to be committed to the same end goals

C.

By understanding the relationship between the outputs and the organizational objectives

D.

By avoiding the misalignment of the vision, benefits, and target operating model with the programme priorities

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Question # 18

Which contributes MOST to achieving the ‘collaborate across boundaries’ principle?

A.

Adopting a risk‑based approach to assurance that focuses resources to bring greater certainty

B.

Supporting stakeholders in accessing the knowledge and information they need to do their work

C.

Planning delivery of capabilities to deliver the outcomes of benefit at the pace required by the business case

D.

Ensuring that decision‑making approaches work effectively across multi‑organizational governance

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Question # 19

Which role is accountable for planning how the outcomes will become embedded?

A.

Senior responsible owner

B.

Business change manager

C.

Programme manager

D.

Sponsoring group

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Question # 20

Which is a COMMON reason for organizations to invest in programmes of change?

A.

The need to maintain an appropriate system of corporate controls

B.

The need for an organization to align its many investments to the organization's varied strategic objectives

C.

The need to deliver effectively to meet the demand for increased regulatory compliance

D.

The need to deliver outputs using a linear mode of delivery

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Question # 21

Which document describes the monitoring activities required for each of the three lines of defence?

A.

Decision-making approach

B.

Issue resolution approach

C.

Delivery approach

D.

Assurance approach

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Question # 22

Which activity contributes MOST to achieving the ‘deal with ambiguity’ principle?

A.

Ensuring that stakeholders understand how benefits will be measured

B.

Articulating benefits and designing a clear target operating model

C.

Reflecting the uncertainty of estimates and specific risks in the business case

D.

Overseeing the development of the required organizational capabilities

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Question # 23

Which is a purpose of the ‘plan progressive delivery’ process?

A.

It monitors progress and takes corrective action to keep the programme on track

B.

It structures the projects and other work into tranches to achieve the required capabilities

C.

It enables the organization(s) involved to understand the programme vision

D.

It incorporates the planning and management of the transition from old to new ways of working

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Question # 24

Which document describes how the programme will manage contracts with suppliers?

A.

Delivery plan

B.

Delivery approach

C.

Benefits realization plan

D.

Resourcing approach

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Question # 25

Which document is MOST LIKELY to describe the required levels of privacy?

A.

Information approach

B.

Delivery approach

C.

Governance approach

D.

Design approach

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Question # 26

How does the ‘justification’ theme apply the ‘bring pace and value’ principle?

A.

By clearly budgeting for the additional costs of deploying internal and external specialized skills

B.

By structuring the finances so that spend and benefits realization are phased to support timely delivery

C.

By making benefits measurable by using cash proxies or other non-financial measures

D.

By updating the business case as a result of changes to the programme's risk profile

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Question # 27

Which is included, as a minimum, in risk prioritization?

A.

Understanding the combined effect of risk to objectives when risks are viewed collectively

B.

Identifying uncertain events that could have an effect on the achievement of objectives

C.

Assessment of the risk profile of the programme in order to assess its viability

D.

Assessment of the likelihood of the risk occurring

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Question # 28

Which is a structured set of programme activities that define the sequence of actions, and their inputs and outputs, to achieve a specific objective?

A.

Outcomes

B.

Principles

C.

Themes

D.

Processes

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Question # 29

Which is a COMMON reason for organizations to invest in programmes of change?

A.

A clear, defined delivery path needs to be followed

B.

The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle needs to be implemented

C.

Embedded ways of working need to remain unchanged

D.

Organizational realignment needs to occur

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Question # 30

Which is a result of the ‘assurance’ theme applying the principle ‘collaborate across boundaries’?

A.

Leaders responding to timely reviews by acting earlier to prevent issues slowing delivery

B.

Common adoption of methods, processes, tools and techniques by different organizational teams

C.

Better identification, analysis and response to risks in areas where change is emerging

D.

The ability to prioritize programme work and coordinate this with the need to maintain operations

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Question # 31

Which BEST describes a programme?

A.

A programme’s governance should be permanent and continue as part of business as usual

B.

A programme should specify a linear project lifecycle for its constituent projects

C.

A programme should consist of inter-related projects instead of process-related work

D.

A programme should respond to changes and new insights that emerge in its environment

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Question # 32

Which role should be assigned to take responsibility for resolving any issue?

A.

Issue owner

B.

Change agent

C.

Business change manager

D.

Programme manager

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Question # 33

Which should the senior responsible owner focus on?

A.

Leading the programme on a day-to-day basis

B.

Managing change across the organization

C.

Engaging stakeholders with a strategic interest in the programme

D.

Supporting the programme board with programme delivery

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Question # 34

Which process ensures that all facts are available when they are required by the programme board?

A.

Design the outcomes

B.

Plan progressive delivery

C.

Evaluate new information

D.

Close the programme

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Question # 35

Which TWO are objectives of the ‘plan progressive delivery’ process?

A.

To ensure that the controls are put in place to ensure that benefits realization continues in BAU.

B.

To ensure that the risks to the programme have been captured in a risk register and prioritized.

C.

To ensure that the approach to acquiring and managing the resources is defined.

D.

To ensure that the pace of delivery can be supported by the operational areas.A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 3 and 4D. 1 and 4

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