A programme was initiated to implement a new regulatory compliance system. Midway through, new legislation makes the system unnecessary. What should trigger the Close the Programme process?

The programme has delivered all its outputs.

The business case is no longer viable because the regulatory requirement has changed.

The benefits management approach has been updated.

The programme manager decides the programme is no longer needed.

Why might the Close the Programme process be tailored for a small, low-risk programme?

To increase the number of governance checkpoints

To transfer all closure responsibilities to the project managers

To reduce bureaucracy by simplifying the closure report and approval steps

To eliminate the need for any closure activities

Why is the business case an important input to the Close the Programme process?

It contains the detailed designs for all programme outputs

It provides the justification for the programme and the basis for assessing whether the expected benefits have been delivered

It specifies the personal objectives of each team member

It lists all the projects that will be started after the programme ends

What does 'fit for purpose' mean in the context of the Close the Programme process?

The process is identical for all programmes regardless of context

The process is appropriate for the specific programme's context, size, and complexity

The process is only used when the programme is failing

The process is designed to maximize documentation

What is the role of the programme board during the Close the Programme process?

To formally approve the closure of the programme and sign off the programme closure report

To write the programme closure report on behalf of the programme manager

To take over the delivery of remaining projects after closure

To manage the day-to-day closure activities and coordinate the project teams

MSP Foundation (5th edition)

Domain 3Objective 7

Close the Programme Process MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 1)

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A programme was initiated to implement a new regulatory compliance system. Midway through, new legislation makes the system unnecessary. What should trigger the Close the Programme process?
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Why might the Close the Programme process be tailored for a small, low-risk programme?
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