Analyse the Application of MSP Principles in Context MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which practice best reflects 'deploy diverse skills' in a programme?

   • AUsing only internal staff to avoid external complications
   • BAssigning tasks based on availability rather than skill
   • CForming a team with members from different functional areas and backgrounds
   • DKeeping the same team composition throughout the programme
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2. 17application · medium

   A telecommunications company is running a programme to roll out 5G services. The programme has defined benefits, including increased network capacity and reduced latency. The programme manager needs to track progress toward these benefits. Which action best applies the principle of realizing measurable benefits?

   • AReport on the budget spent so far as an indicator of progress.
   • BEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) for network capacity and latency and measure them at regular intervals.
   • CWait until the rollout is complete to measure the benefits.
   • DTrack the number of 5G towers deployed as a proxy for benefits.
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4. 18application · medium

   A pharmaceutical company is running a programme to bring a new drug to market. Regulatory requirements are expected to change during the programme, but the exact timing and content of the changes are unknown. The programme manager needs to keep the programme moving while managing this uncertainty. Which approach best applies the principle of dealing with ambiguity?

   • ADevelop flexible plans with contingency options and review points to adapt as regulations evolve.
   • BDelegate all planning to the regulatory affairs team because they are best placed to handle the uncertainty.
   • CProceed with the current plan and assume the regulations will not change significantly.
   • DFreeze all programme plans until the regulatory changes are announced.
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5. 19application · medium

   A technology company is running a programme to migrate its infrastructure to the cloud. The programme is large and will take two years to complete. The CFO is concerned that no benefits will be realized until the end of the programme. The programme manager needs to address this concern. Which approach best applies the principle of bringing pace and value?

   • ACommunicate that benefits will be realized only after the programme is fully complete.
   • BFocus on completing the migration as quickly as possible to realize all benefits at the end.
   • CDelay the migration until the full business case is approved with all benefits quantified.
   • DSequence the migration to deliver early benefits, such as cost savings from decommissioning legacy servers in the first phase.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the primary benefit of applying 'collaborating across boundaries' in a programme?

   • AIt helps achieve programme goals by leveraging diverse perspectives and reducing silos
   • BIt ensures all projects use the same methodology
   • CIt reduces the need for stakeholder engagement
   • DIt eliminates the need for formal governance
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