2.3 Design Theme (chapter 5) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · medium

   A programme is being set up to implement a new ERP system. The SRO is a senior executive who is very busy and has delegated most of the programme's day-to-day management to the Programme Manager. The Business Change Manager is concerned that the SRO is not sufficiently engaged in the design theme. What is the most likely consequence of this lack of engagement?

   • AThe Programme Manager will have to make all the decisions.
   • BThe benefits map will not be created.
   • CThe programme may lose alignment with corporate strategy.
   • DThe target operating model will be ineffective.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   In a benefits map, what does the path from 'projects' to 'benefits' typically represent?

   • AThe governance structure of the programme
   • BThe allocation of budget to each project
   • CThe sequence of projects in the programme schedule
   • DThe cause-and-effect relationship between capabilities and outcomes
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4. 8application · medium

   In a large transformation programme, the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is reviewing the programme strategy design approach. The SRO notices that the Business Change Manager has not been involved in defining the approach. The SRO is concerned that this could lead to a lack of focus on benefits realization. What should the SRO do?

   • AEnsure the Business Change Manager is engaged in the design approach to embed benefits realization from the start.
   • BUpdate the target operating model to include benefits realization activities.
   • CProceed with the design approach and address benefits realization later in the programme.
   • DAsk the Programme Manager to take on the benefits realization role to streamline the design.
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5. 9application · medium

   A programme is designing a new operating model for a finance department. The target operating model (TOM) includes new roles, processes, and technology. The gap analysis shows that the current staff lack the skills required for the new roles. What should the programme include in its plans to address this gap?

   • AA plan to outsource the new roles to a third party.
   • BA training and development plan to upskill existing staff.
   • CA plan to revise the TOM to match the current skills.
   • DA plan to recruit new staff with the required skills.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   In the design theme, which factor is most important when prioritizing programme risks?

   • AThe risk's potential impact on the programme's benefits
   • BThe ease of risk mitigation
   • CThe risk's source (internal or external)
   • DThe number of risks identified
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