Evaluate New Information Process MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A programme is evaluating new information about a change in supplier pricing. The Programme Manager has assessed the impact and decided to negotiate with the supplier. Which output of the evaluate new information process should be produced to capture this decision and its rationale?

   • AA new issue log entry for the supplier pricing change
   • BAn updated risk register with the supplier pricing change
   • CA recommendation to the Senior Responsible Owner outlining the decision and the rationale
   • DA revised programme vision to reflect the new pricing
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2. 12expert · hard

   A programme is evaluating a major change in customer requirements. The Programme Manager has completed the impact assessment and prepared a recommendation. However, the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is on leave, and the Business Change Manager disagrees with the recommendation, arguing that the benefits forecast is unrealistic. The Programme Manager must proceed. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AProceed with the recommendation because the impact assessment is complete
   • BAsk the Business Change Manager to revise the benefits forecast to match the recommendation
   • CDelay the decision until the SRO returns, even if it causes a delay in the programme
   • DEscalate the decision to the SRO's designated deputy or the programme board, ensuring the Business Change Manager's concerns are documented
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4. 13foundation · easy

   In the 'evaluate new information' process, which role is primarily responsible for assessing the impact of new information on the programme's benefits?

   • AProgramme Office
   • BSenior Responsible Owner
   • CBusiness Change Manager
   • DProject Manager
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5. 14application · medium

   During a programme's delivery, a progress report reveals that a key supplier is likely to miss a critical milestone. The Programme Manager needs to evaluate this new information. Which combination of inputs and outputs is most appropriate for this evaluation?

   • AInput: the programme's vision; Output: a revised risk register
   • BInput: the progress report; Output: an updated plan and a recommendation to the Senior Responsible Owner
   • CInput: the benefits realisation plan; Output: a revised programme strategy
   • DInput: the supplier's contract; Output: a new issue log
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the role of the 'evaluate new information' process in maintaining alignment with the programme's vision?

   • AIt focuses only on internal project progress and ignores external environmental changes
   • BIt is a one-time activity performed at the start of the programme
   • CIt guarantees that the programme's vision never changes, regardless of external factors
   • DIt ensures that all new information is assessed and, if necessary, leads to updates in the programme's plans or strategies to keep the vision achievable
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