Assess the Component Parts of the Programme Strategy, Programme Plans, and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A construction firm is running a programme to build a new airport terminal. The programme plan shows the overall timeline and key milestones. One of the projects, the 'Baggage Handling System' project, has its own detailed plan. The programme manager needs to understand how the baggage system's delivery date affects the overall programme timeline. Which component of the programme plans should the programme manager examine?

   • AThe programme strategy's risk appetite
   • BThe project plan's quality management approach
   • CThe programme plan's dependency and milestone schedule
   • DThe resource plan for the baggage handling project
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2. 7expert · hard

   A defence contractor is starting a programme to develop a new surveillance system. The programme strategy includes a vision, a benefits profile, and a risk register. The risk register lists 'potential for technology failure' as a high-impact risk. The programme board is deciding how to respond. Which of the following is the most appropriate risk response to include in the programme strategy?

   • AReduce the scope of the programme to avoid the risk
   • BDevelop a fallback plan to use proven technology if the new technology fails
   • CAccept the risk and take no action
   • DTransfer the risk to a subcontractor without any oversight
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4. 8application · medium

   A healthcare provider is running a programme to implement a new electronic health record system. The programme plan is being developed, and the programme manager needs to ensure that the plan is realistic and achievable. Which activity is most aligned with the 'Plan' phase of the PDCA cycle in this context?

   • ATaking corrective action to address any deviations
   • BReviewing performance data to identify variances from the plan
   • CDefining the programme's objectives, scope, and approach in detail
   • DExecuting the project tasks according to the schedule
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5. 9application · medium

   A financial services firm is planning a programme to merge two customer service platforms. The programme strategy includes a vision, a benefits profile, and a risk register. During a review, the board asks how the programme will actually deliver the benefits. Which component of the programme strategy is most directly responsible for describing this?

   • AThe benefits profile
   • BThe risk register
   • CThe approach or delivery strategy
   • DThe vision statement
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6. 10expert · hard

   A retail company is using the PDCA cycle to improve its online order fulfilment. In the 'Act' phase, the team decides to standardise a new packing process that reduced errors by 10%. However, the programme manager is concerned that the new process is more expensive. What should the programme manager do?

   • AReject the new process because it is more expensive
   • BMove to the 'Plan' phase to start a new cycle
   • CAnalyse the cost impact of the new process against the benefits before finalising the standardisation
   • DStandardise the process immediately because it reduced errors
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