1.1 Analyse the Application of MSP Principles in Context MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What does the MSP principle 'Realize measurable benefits' emphasize?

   • AWorking across organizational boundaries
   • BEnsuring alignment with strategic goals
   • CManaging risks and issues proactively
   • DDriving benefit identification, tracking, and achievement throughout the programme lifecycle
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2. 22application · medium

   A city council is running a programme to introduce smart parking technology. The technology is new, and there is uncertainty about how drivers will respond to the new system. The council wants to deliver the programme quickly to meet environmental targets. What should the programme manager do to manage the uncertainty while maintaining momentum?

   • ARoll out the technology city-wide immediately to achieve the environmental targets as soon as possible.
   • BAbandon the programme until the technology is proven elsewhere.
   • CConduct a survey of drivers to predict their response, then proceed with the full rollout.
   • DRun a pilot in one district to test driver behaviour and gather data before rolling out city-wide.
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4. 23application · medium

   A logistics company has a corporate strategy focused on reducing operational costs by 20% over three years. The programme manager is leading a programme to implement a new fleet management system. A project within the programme proposes adding a customer-facing mobile app that would increase customer satisfaction but also increase IT costs. The programme manager needs to decide whether to include this project. What should the programme manager do?

   • AAssess the project's contribution to the programme's benefits and its alignment with the cost reduction strategy before deciding.
   • BAsk the project team to reduce the scope of the mobile app to fit within the existing budget.
   • CApprove the project because customer satisfaction is always a worthwhile goal.
   • DReject the project because it does not directly contribute to the cost reduction target.
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5. 24application · medium

   A manufacturing company is running a programme to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The programme involves the finance, operations, and IT departments, each with different priorities. The finance team wants accurate financial reporting, operations wants efficient production scheduling, and IT wants a stable and secure system. The programme manager needs to ensure that the system meets the needs of all departments. What is the most effective way to achieve this?

   • ALet the IT department lead the design, as they have the technical expertise.
   • BPrioritise the finance department's requirements, as financial reporting is the most critical.
   • CAsk each department to submit their requirements separately, then merge them into one document.
   • DHold a series of workshops where representatives from all departments jointly define the requirements.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   Which activity best exemplifies 'Collaborate across boundaries' in a programme?

   • AEstablishing a joint working group with representatives from multiple departments and external partners
   • BConducting a risk workshop to identify uncertainties
   • CTracking the achievement of benefits against the business case
   • DDefining a clear vision for the programme
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