MSPF Online Practice Questions and Answers

Which is NOT representative of the programme management principles?

A. Allow flexibility in how the programme is managed

B. Provide a clearly defined set of rules and procedures

C. Embrace all types of programmes

D. Encompass best practice and lessons learned

Which BEST describes a 'reduce' response to a risk?

A. Remove the cause

B. Share the pain

C. Lessen the impact

D. Take a chance

Which describes a stakeholder?

A. A tool used to help track the progress of a programme

B. An organization that perceives itself to be affected by a programme

C. A goal which defines the end point of a programme

D. A key message in the Programme Communications Plan

Which statement relates to preparing the programme plan?

A. Defining the approach to risk management

B. Describing deliverables to be produced in Defining a Programme

C. Appointing the Senior Responsible Owner

D. Processing large amounts of information

What process provides the outputs required to deliver the Blueprint?

A. Managing the Tranches

B. Delivering the Capability

C. Benefits Management

D. Realizing the Benefits

Which does NOT describe a programme?

A. Risk focus is on collective project risks

B. Quality focus is on a range of management processes

C. Benefit focus is on the rigour of profiling and realization

D. Blueprint focus is on changing the entire organization

Which is a focus of the Programme Office in managing risks and issues?

A. Accountable for the management and control of all aspects of the risks assigned to them

B. Responsible for the implementation of risk response actions

C. Monitors and reports on business performance issues

D. Maintains the Risk Register and Issue Register

Which is an area of focus for the Business Change Manager when engaging with stakeholders?

A. Offers expert experience in risk management

B. Communicates important programme information to operational staff

C. Adopts effective two-way communications with project teams

D. Provides specific expertise on infrastructure design

Which is a term for the assessment of the management and conduct of a programme?

A. Benefits modelling

B. Data measurement

C. Critical success factors

D. Programme audit

What is the step in the Benefits Management Cycle that includes carrying out activities to transition the capabilities delivered by the projects into outcomes?

A. Deliver benefits realization

B. Identify benefits

C. Develop the benefits management approach

D. Plan benefits realization