3.1.2 Analyse Whether the ‘identify the Programme’ Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What does it mean for the 'identify the programme' process to be 'fit for purpose'?

   • AThe process is completed as quickly as possible
   • BThe process is identical to the standard MSP guidance
   • CThe process is tailored to the specific context and needs of the programme
   • DThe process is the same for all programmes in the organization
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2. 17application · medium

   A public-sector organization is establishing a programme to modernize its citizen-facing digital services. During the 'identify the programme' process, the programme board has approved a vision statement and a blueprint, but the business change manager has not yet been appointed. The programme manager is concerned that the process is incomplete. Which activity is most likely to be ineffective without the business change manager's involvement?

   • ADefining the benefits realization approach and how benefits will be measured and tracked
   • BSecuring funding approval from the sponsoring group for the programme's outline business case
   • CIdentifying the key stakeholders and planning their engagement for the programme
   • DEstablishing the programme's governance framework and decision-making structures
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4. 18application · medium

   A retail company is launching a programme to implement a new omnichannel customer experience. The programme is relatively small and has a short timeline. The programme manager has decided to use a lightweight version of the 'identify the programme' process, combining workshops and focusing only on the essential outputs. What is the most important factor to consider when evaluating whether this tailored approach is fit for purpose?

   • AThe approach must still produce a clear vision, a blueprint, and a benefits map that are sufficient to guide the programme
   • BThe approach must be approved by the programme office before any activities are conducted
   • CThe approach must include all possible stakeholders to ensure full buy-in
   • DThe approach must be identical to the standard MSP process to ensure compliance
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5. 19expert · hard

   A programme to implement a new patient management system in a hospital is in the 'identify the programme' process. The programme manager has produced a vision statement that is very broad and lacks specific measurable objectives. The blueprint is also high-level and does not detail the changes to clinical processes. The programme board is reviewing the process for effectiveness. What is the most significant risk of these deficiencies?

   • AThe programme manager will be unable to appoint project managers without a detailed blueprint
   • BThe programme may lack clear direction and be unable to demonstrate benefits realization
   • CThe programme board will be unable to secure funding because the vision is not detailed enough
   • DThe business change manager will be unable to plan benefits realization because the vision is too broad
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6. 20application · medium

   A programme to build a new hospital wing is in the 'identify the programme' process. The programme team has developed a vision statement and a blueprint, but they have not yet defined the programme's success criteria. The programme manager is reviewing the process for effectiveness. What is the most likely impact of this omission?

   • AThe programme board will be unable to appoint the programme manager without success criteria
   • BThe blueprint will be incomplete because success criteria are needed to design the future state
   • CThe sponsoring group will be unable to approve the programme because success criteria are mandatory for funding
   • DThe programme will lack a clear basis for evaluating its performance and benefits realization
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