3.6.1 Carry Out the ‘evaluate New Information’ Process MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A programme is evaluating new information about a technological breakthrough that could significantly reduce the cost of one of its key deliverables. The Programme Manager has confirmed the information is relevant and has assessed the impact. The next step is to decide on a response. What is the MOST APPROPRIATE action for the Programme Manager to take?

   • AAdd the new technology to the risk register as a potential opportunity and continue with the current plan.
   • BImmediately adopt the new technology and update the programme plan to reflect the cost savings.
   • CRecord the evaluation outcome and recommend that the Programme Board consider the opportunity in the next review.
   • DUpdate the business case to reflect the cost savings and inform the SRO of the change.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which MSP theme is applied to ensure that the impact of new information on stakeholders is considered during the 'evaluate new information' process?

   • AThe organisation theme
   • BThe risk management theme
   • CThe benefits management theme
   • DThe quality management theme
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Which of the following is the correct sequence of activities in the MSP 'evaluate new information' process?

   • ACapture information, assess impact, decide response, update documentation
   • BAssess impact, capture information, update documentation, decide response
   • CUpdate documentation, assess impact, capture information, decide response
   • DDecide response, capture information, assess impact, update documentation
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5. 9application · medium

   A large infrastructure programme receives unexpected information about a critical supplier going into administration. The Programme Manager must evaluate this information quickly. According to MSP, who is RESPONSIBLE for leading the 'evaluate new information' process?

   • AThe Programme Office, which provides administrative support and maintains the registers.
   • BThe Business Change Manager, who manages the benefits and business change aspects.
   • CThe Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), who owns the programme and its outcomes.
   • DThe Programme Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A programme manager is evaluating new information about a supplier's financial difficulties. The information is relevant and could have a significant impact on the programme's timeline. The Programme Manager has assessed the impact and needs to decide on a response. What is the MOST APPROPRIATE next step?

   • AAdd the supplier's difficulties to the risk register and continue with the current plan.
   • BInstruct the procurement team to immediately begin sourcing alternative suppliers.
   • CUpdate the programme plan to reflect the potential delay and inform stakeholders.
   • DEscalate the information to the Programme Board with a recommendation to consider alternative suppliers.
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