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

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A non-profit organization is running a programme to expand its services to new regions. The programme has a business case that was approved by the board, but the SRO is concerned that the benefits are not being realized as expected. The Business Change Manager has reported that the benefits are difficult to measure because the baseline data is not available. What should the SRO do?

   • AClose the programme because the benefits cannot be measured.
   • BCommission a review of the benefits management strategy to ensure that benefits are measurable and that baseline data is collected.
   • CAccept the Business Change Manager's report and continue with the programme as planned.
   • DInstruct the Business Change Manager to develop a proxy measure for the benefits.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the business case in the justification theme?

   • ATo provide a detailed project plan for delivering the programme's outputs
   • BTo justify the investment in the programme by showing that benefits outweigh costs and risks
   • CTo define the roles and responsibilities of the programme team
   • DTo record the risks and issues that could affect the programme
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4. 3foundation · easy

   In the justification theme, what is the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) primarily accountable for?

   • AEnsuring the programme's business case remains viable and aligned with strategy
   • BIdentifying and realizing the benefits of the programme
   • CManaging the day-to-day delivery of the programme's projects
   • DDeveloping the benefits management strategy
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5. 4application · medium

   A financial services company is initiating a programme to implement a new customer relationship management system. The programme board is defining the governance documents. The Business Change Manager has been appointed, and the SRO wants to ensure that the benefits are clearly defined and measurable. Which document should the SRO prioritize for development?

   • AThe business case, which provides the financial justification for the programme.
   • BThe benefits management strategy, which defines how benefits will be identified, tracked, and realized.
   • CThe programme plan, which outlines the schedule and milestones for delivering the outputs.
   • DThe risk management strategy, which identifies potential threats to the programme's objectives.
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6. 5application · medium

   A public sector organization is running a programme to digitize citizen services. The programme board meets monthly, and the business case is updated only when a major change occurs. Recently, a new regulation has increased the expected benefits of the programme, but the business case has not been revised. The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is concerned that the programme may no longer be aligned with organizational strategy. What should the SRO do first?

   • AAsk the programme manager to produce a new benefits realization plan to capture the increased benefits.
   • BCommission a review of the business case to assess the impact of the new regulation on the programme's viability and benefits.
   • CEscalate the issue to the programme board and recommend that the programme be closed because the business case is no longer valid.
   • DInstruct the Business Change Manager to update the benefits management strategy to reflect the new regulation.
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