2.7 Assurance Theme (chapter 9) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A programme is implementing a new finance system. The Programme Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme. The SRO is accountable for the programme's success. The Business Change Manager is responsible for embedding the changes. Which role should be the primary focus of an assurance review of the programme's benefits realization?

   • AThe Business Change Manager, as they are responsible for embedding the changes and realizing benefits.
   • BThe project managers, as they deliver the outputs that enable the benefits.
   • CThe Programme Manager, as they manage the programme on a day-to-day basis.
   • DThe Senior Responsible Owner, as they are accountable for the programme's success.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the assurance plan in MSP?

   • ATo define the programme's governance structure
   • BTo record the programme's vision and desired outcomes
   • CTo define the specific assurance activities, their timing, and the resources required
   • DTo list all risks and issues in the programme
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4. 13application · medium

   The Programme Manager is planning an assurance review of the programme's stakeholder engagement. The review will involve the SRO, the Business Change Manager, and the communication team. What should the Programme Manager do to ensure the review is successful?

   • AEnsure the review is conducted by an external facilitator to avoid bias.
   • BEnsure the review is scheduled after the next tranche of projects starts, so there is more to review.
   • CEnsure the review focuses only on the communication team's activities, as they are responsible for stakeholder engagement.
   • DEnsure the review has clear objectives, scope, and methods, and that all relevant stakeholders are engaged.
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5. 14application · medium

   A programme is in its early stages, with a high level of uncertainty and a new, unproven technology. The assurance team is small and has limited availability. How should the Programme Manager determine the timing and resourcing of assurance activities?

   • AUse only external assurance providers to ensure independence and avoid burdening the internal team.
   • BIncrease the frequency and depth of assurance during the early stages and high-risk phases, and reduce it when risks are lower.
   • CDefer all assurance until the technology is proven, to avoid wasting resources on uncertain areas.
   • DSchedule assurance activities evenly throughout the programme to ensure consistent coverage.
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6. 15foundation · medium

   Which statement best describes what it means for an assurance approach to be 'effective and fit for purpose' in an MSP programme?

   • AThe approach is tailored to the programme's environment and aligns with MSP principles to meet the specific purpose and requirements of the assurance theme.
   • BThe approach is approved by the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and documented in the Programme Plan.
   • CThe approach follows a standard assurance checklist that has been used successfully on other programmes.
   • DThe approach is designed to identify as many risks and issues as possible, regardless of the programme's objectives.
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