In MSP, what is the scope of the assurance theme?

It focuses only on the financial aspects of the programme

It covers all aspects of the programme, including governance, risk, and benefits management

It is limited to the delivery of projects within the programme

It only applies during the defining and delivering stages of the programme

A large retail organization is launching a programme to modernize its supply chain. The Sponsoring Group is concerned about the programme's ability to deliver benefits on time and within budget. They have asked the Programme Manager to establish an assurance approach that provides them with confidence in the programme's progress and decision-making. Which action best addresses the Sponsoring Group's concern?

Conduct a single comprehensive assurance review at the end of the programme.

Implement a series of independent assurance reviews at key decision points, with findings reported directly to the Sponsoring Group.

Ask the Programme Manager to provide a monthly progress report to the Sponsoring Group.

Delegate assurance activities to the Business Change Manager to ensure focus on benefits realization.

According to the recommended approach to assurance in MSP, what should be done first when planning assurance activities?

Report findings to the Sponsoring Group

Identify the key risks and issues that need to be reviewed

Conduct a review of the programme's progress

Develop the Benefits Management Strategy

What is the primary purpose of the assurance theme in MSP?

To provide confidence to the Sponsoring Group that the programme is being managed effectively and will achieve its objectives

To ensure that all programme risks are identified and mitigated before they occur

To manage the day-to-day activities of the programme and ensure tasks are completed on time

To define the benefits that the programme will deliver and how they will be measured

An organization is establishing assurance for a programme to develop a new product. The assurance team wants to ensure that the programme's benefits are measurable and that the business case remains viable. Which document should the assurance team review to understand how benefits will be measured?

The Benefits Management Strategy

MSP Foundation (5th edition)

Domain 2Objective 7

Assurance Theme MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 4)

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A large retail organization is launching a programme to modernize its supply chain. The Sponsoring Group is concerned about the programme's ability to deliver benefits on time and within budget. They have asked the Programme Manager to establish an assurance approach that provides them with confidence in the programme's progress and decision-making. Which action best addresses the Sponsoring Group's concern?
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According to the recommended approach to assurance in MSP, what should be done first when planning assurance activities?
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What is the primary purpose of the assurance theme in MSP?
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An organization is establishing assurance for a programme to develop a new product. The assurance team wants to ensure that the programme's benefits are measurable and that the business case remains viable. Which document should the assurance team review to understand how benefits will be measured?
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