Evaluate New Information Process MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A programme is delivering a new IT system. Mid-delivery, a new technology emerges that could significantly reduce operational costs if adopted, but it would require rework. The Programme Manager is evaluating this new information. Which action best aligns with the purpose of the evaluate new information process?

   • AReject the new technology because it was not in the original plan
   • BAdopt the new technology immediately because it promises cost savings
   • CAssess the potential benefits and costs of adopting the new technology against the programme's vision and decide whether to incorporate it
   • DLog the new technology as a lesson learned and continue with the current plan
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2. 17application · medium

   A programme is delivering a new product. A new market trend emerges that could increase the programme's benefits if the programme adapts. The Programme Manager is evaluating this new information. Which action best aligns with the purpose of the evaluate new information process?

   • AAssess the trend's potential to increase benefits and decide whether to adapt the programme
   • BEscalate the trend to the Senior Responsible Owner without any analysis
   • CIgnore the trend because the programme is already on track
   • DImmediately change the programme plan to incorporate the trend
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4. 18application · medium

   During an evaluation of new information, the Programme Manager identifies that a proposed response would affect the quality of a deliverable. Which MSP theme should be applied to ensure the response maintains the required standards?

   • ARisk theme
   • BQuality theme
   • CVision theme
   • DGovernance theme
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5. 19foundation · easy

   A programme's 'evaluate new information' process is considered effective when it:

   • AEnsures that new information is assessed in a timely manner and that decisions are made at the appropriate level
   • BFocuses only on risks and ignores opportunities
   • CAvoids changing plans unless absolutely necessary
   • DInvolves all stakeholders in every decision
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6. 20expert · hard

   A programme's evaluate new information process is under review. The process is thorough but very slow, and decisions are often delayed because the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is not available for every evaluation. The Programme Manager has suggested that the SRO delegate decision-making for low-impact changes to the Programme Manager. What is the most appropriate response to this suggestion?

   • AAgree, but only for low-impact changes, with clear criteria and reporting to the SRO
   • BAgree, but delegate all decisions to the Programme Manager to speed up the process
   • CAsk the Business Change Manager to make the decisions instead
   • DReject the suggestion because the SRO must make all decisions
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