A programme is closing, and the programme manager is ensuring that all project outputs are integrated into business operations. Which activity is being performed?

Confirming benefits realization

Managing the transition to business as usual

Producing the programme closure report

What is the primary purpose of the Close the Programme process in MSP?

To initiate the programme and secure funding for the first tranche of projects

To formally close the programme and confirm that all planned outcomes and benefits have been realized or are being managed in business as usual

To identify new opportunities for future programmes

To manage the day-to-day delivery of projects within the programme

A programme is closing after achieving its objectives. The programme board is meeting to make the final closure decision. What is the programme board's primary responsibility during this meeting?

Review the lessons learned and update the organizational knowledge base.

Confirm that all programme benefits have been realized and formally close the programme.

Release the programme team and return resources to the business.

Approve the final project closure reports from each project.

A programme is closing, but the programme board is concerned that the closure process is too bureaucratic for the programme's size. The programme is small and has a simple governance structure. What is the most appropriate way to tailor the Close the Programme process?

Skip the closure process entirely and simply disband the programme team.

Follow the full closure process as defined in MSP, regardless of the programme's size.

Simplify the closure activities to match the programme's complexity, while still ensuring key outputs are produced.

Delegate all closure activities to the project managers.

MSP Foundation (5th edition)

Domain 3Objective 7

Close the Programme Process MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 4)

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16application · medium
A programme is closing, and the programme manager is ensuring that all project outputs are integrated into business operations. Which activity is being performed?
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17foundation · easy
What is the primary purpose of the Close the Programme process in MSP?
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18application · medium
A programme is closing after achieving its objectives. The programme board is meeting to make the final closure decision. What is the programme board's primary responsibility during this meeting?
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19application · medium
During Close the Programme, the programme manager is coordinating the handover of project outputs to business as usual. Who is responsible for ensuring that the handover is completed effectively?
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20expert · hard
A programme is closing, but the programme board is concerned that the closure process is too bureaucratic for the programme's size. The programme is small and has a simple governance structure. What is the most appropriate way to tailor the Close the Programme process?
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