2.1 Assess MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A retail chain is running a programme to roll out a new loyalty system across its stores. The programme manager is in the 'Do' phase of the PDCA cycle and is overseeing the execution of the projects. Which activity is most appropriate during this phase?

   • AReviewing the benefits realization plan to confirm that the projects are delivering the expected benefits.
   • BExecuting the projects according to the programme plan and collecting data on progress and performance.
   • CDefining the success criteria for the programme's benefits.
   • DAdjusting the programme plan based on the latest risk assessment.
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2. 12application · medium

   A construction company is running a programme to build a new headquarters. The programme manager is in the 'Plan' phase of the PDCA cycle and needs to develop a plan that coordinates the various projects and their dependencies. Which plan should be developed to provide an integrated view of the projects and their timelines?

   • AThe programme plan, which outlines the projects, their dependencies, and the overall timeline.
   • BThe risk management plan, which describes how risks will be managed.
   • CThe stakeholder engagement plan, which describes how stakeholders will be engaged.
   • DThe benefits realization plan, which focuses on the benefits and their measures.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A technology company is running a programme to develop a new cloud-based product. The programme manager is applying the PDCA cycle to the programme's benefits management. After the first 'Check' phase, the data shows that the benefits are being realized faster than planned. However, the programme board is concerned that the early realization may lead to increased operational costs. What should the programme manager do in the 'Act' phase?

   • AStandardize the current approach and continue monitoring to ensure the benefits remain on track.
   • BStop the programme to reassess the benefits case.
   • CIgnore the cost concern and continue with the original plan.
   • DAdjust the benefits realization plan to reflect the early realization and assess the cost implications.
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5. 14application · medium

   A pharmaceutical company is running a programme to develop a new drug. The programme manager is in the 'Check' phase and needs to evaluate whether the programme's benefits are being realized as planned. Which activity is most appropriate?

   • AUpdating the programme strategy to reflect changes in the external environment.
   • BDefining the success criteria for the programme's benefits.
   • CExecuting the next tranche of projects according to the programme plan.
   • DComparing the actual benefits data against the targets in the benefits realization plan.
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6. 15expert · hard

   A government agency is running a programme to implement a new tax processing system. The programme plan has been approved, but during the 'Check' phase, the programme manager discovers that the benefits realization plan is not aligned with the programme plan's milestones. Some benefits are scheduled to be realized before the projects that deliver them are completed. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AAdjust the benefits realization plan to align the benefit realization dates with the programme plan milestones.
   • BAdjust the programme plan to bring forward the projects that deliver the benefits.
   • CKeep both plans as they are and note the discrepancy in the risk register.
   • DRemove the affected benefits from the benefits realization plan.
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