2.1 Assess MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A logistics company is running a programme to integrate its warehouse management systems across multiple regions. The programme manager is in the 'Check' phase of the PDCA cycle and needs to review progress against the planned benefits. Which document should the programme manager consult to determine whether the expected benefits are on track to be realized?

   • AThe stakeholder engagement plan, which describes how stakeholders will be communicated with about the programme.
   • BThe risk register, which lists threats and opportunities that might affect benefit realization.
   • CThe benefits realization plan, which defines the benefits, their measures, and the timing of their realization.
   • DThe programme plan, which outlines the projects and their dependencies but does not detail benefit measures.
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2. 2application · medium

   A healthcare provider is launching a programme to implement a new electronic health record system. The programme strategy has been drafted, and the programme manager is now developing the programme plans. Which component of the programme strategy should be used as the primary input to define the benefits realization plan?

   • AThe risk component, which identifies the risks that could affect the realization of benefits.
   • BThe vision statement, which describes the desired future state and the benefits the programme aims to achieve.
   • CThe benefits component, which outlines the expected benefits, their measures, and how they align with the vision.
   • DThe governance component, which defines the roles and responsibilities for decision-making.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A non-profit organization is establishing a programme to expand its community outreach. The programme board is concerned about the level of risk associated with the programme. The programme manager needs to ensure that the risk component of the programme strategy is developed in a way that supports the vision and benefits. Which approach is most effective?

   • AIdentify risks that could affect the realization of the benefits and the achievement of the vision.
   • BIdentify risks that are acceptable to the organization's risk appetite.
   • CIdentify risks that are likely to occur based on historical data from similar programmes.
   • DIdentify risks that are common to all projects within the programme.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A global airline is establishing a programme to modernize its booking system. The programme strategy includes a vision, benefits, risks, and governance. The programme manager is now developing the programme plans. Which plan should be developed to ensure that the benefits defined in the strategy are actually realized?

   • AThe risk management plan, which describes how risks will be managed.
   • BThe benefits realization plan, which defines the benefits, their measures, and the timing of their realization.
   • CThe stakeholder engagement plan, which describes how stakeholders will be engaged.
   • DThe programme plan, which outlines the projects and their dependencies.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A manufacturing company is running a programme to implement a new ERP system. The programme manager is in the 'Act' phase and has identified that the benefits realization plan needs to be updated because some benefits are no longer relevant due to changes in the business environment. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AKeep the original benefits realization plan and note the changes in the risk register.
   • BUpdate the benefits realization plan to remove the obsolete benefits and add any new ones that have emerged.
   • CUpdate the programme strategy to align with the new benefits.
   • DStop the programme and reassess the business case.
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