Evaluate New Information Process MSP-FOUNDATION-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   How is the 'risk' theme applied in the 'evaluate new information' process?

   • ABy transferring all risks to the projects
   • BBy ignoring risks that are not directly related to the current tranche
   • CBy identifying and assessing new risks that arise from the new information
   • DBy ensuring that all risks are eliminated before proceeding
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2. 27application · medium

   A programme is evaluating a new report that shows a potential cost overrun. The Programme Manager has assessed the impact and identified that the overrun could be mitigated by reducing the scope of a non-critical workstream. What should the Programme Manager do next in the evaluate new information process?

   • ADecide to reduce the scope and update the programme plan and business case accordingly
   • BRecord the overrun in the lessons log and continue with the current plan
   • CEscalate the cost overrun to the Senior Responsible Owner immediately
   • DClose the evaluation because the overrun can be mitigated
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an output of the 'evaluate new information' process?

   • AProgress reports from projects
   • BThe programme's vision statement
   • CNew information from external sources
   • DUpdated programme plans or revised strategies
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5. 29application · medium

   A programme is evaluating a new report that indicates a key benefit will be delivered later than planned. The Programme Manager has assessed the impact and determined that the delay will not affect the overall vision. What should the Programme Manager do next in the evaluate new information process?

   • ARecord the delay in the lessons log and take no further action
   • BEscalate the delay to the Senior Responsible Owner for a decision
   • CClose the evaluation because the vision is not affected
   • DDecide whether to accept the delay and update the benefits realisation plan accordingly
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6. 30application · medium

   A large retail programme is mid-delivery when a competitor announces a new pricing model that could affect the programme's projected benefits. The Programme Manager receives this news and immediately calls an urgent meeting with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and Business Change Manager. During the meeting, they discuss the potential impact on the programme's vision and decide to commission a short impact assessment. Which action best reflects the purpose of the evaluate new information process in this scenario?

   • ACommissioning an impact assessment to determine how the competitor's move affects the programme's vision and benefits before deciding on a response
   • BLogging the competitor's announcement as an issue in the issue register and continuing with the current plan until the next scheduled review
   • CEscalating the competitor's announcement to the programme board for a decision without any internal analysis
   • DImmediately instructing the Business Change Manager to update the benefits realisation plan to reflect the new pricing model
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