A programme has a decision log, but it is not being updated consistently. The programme manager wants to improve the decisions theme. What should the programme manager do first?

Establish a clear process for recording and communicating decisions.

Ask the SRO to make all decisions personally.

Increase the frequency of board meetings.

Review the business case to ensure it is up to date.

A programme is considering a major change to its scope. The change will increase costs but also increase benefits. The SRO wants to make an informed decision. Which document should the SRO consult first?

The business case, to assess the impact on costs, benefits, and overall viability.

The benefits realization plan, to confirm the benefits are still achievable.

The programme plan, to see how the change affects the schedule.

The risk register, to identify new risks introduced by the change.

A programme is implementing a new HR system. A project manager has identified a significant risk that could delay the programme's benefits realization. The risk is outside the project manager's authority to accept. What should the project manager do?

Update the programme risk register and wait for the next scheduled programme board meeting.

Record the risk in the project's risk register and continue with the project plan.

Escalate the risk to the programme manager with a recommendation for how to proceed.

Inform the Business Change Manager and ask them to update the benefits realization plan.

When evaluating the effectiveness of the decisions theme in a programme, which of the following would be a strong indicator that the approach is fit for purpose?

There is a clear process for making, recording, and communicating decisions

Decisions are recorded only when they are controversial

All decisions are made by the Senior Responsible Owner

Decisions are made quickly without consulting stakeholders

MSP Foundation (5th edition)

Domain 2Objective 8

Decisions Theme MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1application · medium
A programme has a decision log, but it is not being updated consistently. The programme manager wants to improve the decisions theme. What should the programme manager do first?
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2application · medium
A programme is considering a major change to its scope. The change will increase costs but also increase benefits. The SRO wants to make an informed decision. Which document should the SRO consult first?
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3application · medium
A programme is implementing a new HR system. A project manager has identified a significant risk that could delay the programme's benefits realization. The risk is outside the project manager's authority to accept. What should the project manager do?
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4foundation · easy
When evaluating the effectiveness of the decisions theme in a programme, which of the following would be a strong indicator that the approach is fit for purpose?
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5foundation · easy
In the MSP decisions theme, which document is primarily used to capture and track the uncertainties that could affect the programme's objectives, and is a key input to decision-making?
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