What is the primary purpose of the Decisions theme in MSP?

To ensure that decisions are made in a timely and effective manner

To document all decisions for legal compliance

To automate decision-making using software tools

To centralize all decision-making with the programme board

According to MSP, when should an issue be escalated to a higher decision-making layer?

When the issue cannot be resolved within the current layer's authority or timescales

When the issue is first identified, to ensure visibility

When the issue is considered low priority

When the issue is related to a risk

A programme is establishing its governance. The programme manager wants to clarify who is responsible for ensuring that decisions are made in line with the programme's approach and that the decision registers are maintained. Which role is primarily responsible for this?

The programme manager, who coordinates the decision-making process and maintains the registers.

The programme office, which provides administrative support.

The business change manager, who focuses on benefits realization.

The senior responsible owner (SRO), who has ultimate accountability.

A programme has a decision-making structure with three layers: the programme board, the programme manager, and work stream leads. A decision about the colour scheme of a new office interior is needed. This decision has no impact on other work streams or the programme's benefits. At which layer should this decision be made?

The work stream lead, because the decision is local and has no cross-programme impact.

The programme board, because they are ultimately accountable for the programme.

The project manager of the work stream, because they are responsible for delivery.

The programme manager, because they coordinate all work streams.

MSP Practitioner (5th edition)

Domain 2Objective 8

2.8 Decisions Theme (chapter 10) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 3)

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In the MSP Decisions theme, which document is the primary repository for recording and tracking issues that require formal resolution during the programme?
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What is the primary purpose of the Decisions theme in MSP?
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According to MSP, when should an issue be escalated to a higher decision-making layer?
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A programme is establishing its governance. The programme manager wants to clarify who is responsible for ensuring that decisions are made in line with the programme's approach and that the decision registers are maintained. Which role is primarily responsible for this?
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A programme has a decision-making structure with three layers: the programme board, the programme manager, and work stream leads. A decision about the colour scheme of a new office interior is needed. This decision has no impact on other work streams or the programme's benefits. At which layer should this decision be made?
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Questions 11–15

In the MSP Decisions theme, which document is the primary repository for recording and tracking issues that require formal resolution during the programme?

What is the primary purpose of the Decisions theme in MSP?

According to MSP, when should an issue be escalated to a higher decision-making layer?

A programme is establishing its governance. The programme manager wants to clarify who is responsible for ensuring that decisions are made in line with the programme's approach and that the decision registers are maintained. Which role is primarily responsible for this?

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