MSP-FOUNDATION Online Practice Questions and Answers

Which is a description of a programme resource?

A. The objective of a programme

B. A process to control a programme

C. A logical grouping of projects within a programme

D. An input required by a programme

Which document should be used to provide guidance on the standards that should be followed when producing outputs?

A. Projects Dossier

B. Project Brief

C. Programme Blueprint

D. Programme Brief

Why does a programme require a continual process of realignment?

A. Programmes deal with outcomes whereas projects deal with outputs

B. The programme plan describes the activities required to implement its projects

C. An organization's projects should belong to a single programme

D. Programmes need to be able to respond to changes in corporate strategy

In which situation should benefits management continue after programme closure?

A. Transition is still being undertaken

B. Business change managers are still facilitating change

C. The benefits still need to be aligned to corporate strategy

D. Unexpected benefits are still being captured

Which is NOT a characteristic of the programme management principles?

A. They enable practitioners to achieve transformational change

B. They have been successful when applied in practice

C. They ensure practitioners follow common procedures

D. They are valid in all programme management contexts

Which response pays a third party to accept a risk?

A. Transfer

B. Prepare contingent plans

C. Accept

D. Avoid

Which is a response option to an identified threat?

A. Identify the tranche in which it might materialize

B. Assign responsibility for it to the Programme Manager

C. Accept the risk

D. Adjust the risk appetite

Which information about a project should be included in the Projects Dossier?

A. How the outputs will be implemented into the business

B. Contribution the project will make to the programme's benefits

C. Names of the project team members

D. Project brief for the project

Which is a programme management principle?

A. Adding value

B. Vision

C. Identifying a programme

D. Corporate strategy

Which document informs and directs identifying a Programme and Defining a Programme?

A. Programme Mandate

B. Programme Brief

C. Programme Preparation Plan

D. Programme Blueprint