A public sector programme is implementing a new benefits management system. The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is concerned that assurance activities are too focused on project delivery and not enough on whether the programme will actually deliver its intended outcomes. Which action would best address this concern?

Request that the Business Change Manager conduct more frequent operational readiness assessments.

Delegate the assurance of benefits to the project managers, as they are closest to the delivery.

Ask the Programme Manager to include more detailed project-level assurance reviews in the assurance plan.

Ensure the assurance plan includes activities that review the programme's benefits realization and alignment with strategic objectives.

In MSP, what is a key factor in determining the timing of assurance activities?

The number of projects in the programme

The availability of assurance resources only

The level of risk in the programme and the key decision points

A programme is being set up, and the Programme Manager is drafting the key documents for the assurance theme. The SRO has asked for a document that sets out the overall approach to assurance, including the principles and methods that will be used. Which document should the Programme Manager produce?

The assurance approach, which is a standalone document that describes the principles and methods for assurance.

The programme's assurance approach, which is a section in the programme strategy.

The programme strategy, which includes the assurance approach.

The assurance plan, which details the specific activities and responsibilities.

What is a key consideration when planning a successful assurance activity?

Ensuring the activity is conducted by the programme manager

Clearly defining the objectives and scope of the activity

Avoiding any disruption to the programme schedule

Keeping the results confidential from stakeholders

In MSP, which of the following is an example of assurance at the operational level?

Assessing whether the programme's benefits are being tracked

Validating the business case for the programme

Reviewing whether the new processes are being used as intended in the business

Checking that a project's deliverables meet their quality criteria

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A public sector programme is implementing a new benefits management system. The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is concerned that assurance activities are too focused on project delivery and not enough on whether the programme will actually deliver its intended outcomes. Which action would best address this concern?
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A programme is being set up, and the Programme Manager is drafting the key documents for the assurance theme. The SRO has asked for a document that sets out the overall approach to assurance, including the principles and methods that will be used. Which document should the Programme Manager produce?
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In MSP, which of the following is an example of assurance at the operational level?
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