A programme is being run in a public-sector organization with a strong focus on transparency and accountability. The justification approach includes a detailed business case with a full cost-benefit analysis, but the programme board is finding it difficult to make decisions because the business case is too long and complex. The SRO wants to improve the effectiveness of the justification approach. What should the SRO do?

Replace the business case with a one-page summary for the board, keeping the full version for audit purposes.

Simplify the business case to focus on key financial and non-financial measures, while ensuring it remains aligned with the organization's transparency requirements.

Keep the detailed business case because transparency requires a full and comprehensive justification.

Delegate the business case review to the Programme Manager to reduce the burden on the board.

A programme is being planned, and the SRO needs to understand how the programme will be funded and how the funding will be managed over time. Which document should the SRO refer to?

The programme strategy, which includes the funding approach and how the programme will be financed.

The programme brief, which provides a high-level view of the programme.

The business case, which provides the overall justification for the investment.

The financial plan, which details the budgets and cash flow for the programme.

A small organization is running a programme to implement a new accounting system. The organization has limited resources and a low tolerance for risk. The SRO wants to keep the justification theme simple and proportionate. What is the most appropriate approach?

Skip the business case and rely on the programme brief for approval, as the programme is small.

Increase the contingency to cover the low risk tolerance, even if it makes the business case less attractive.

Use the same level of detail as for a large programme to ensure consistency across the organization.

Tailor the business case to include only the essential financial and non-financial measures, and simplify the financial plan to match the programme's scale.

MSP Practitioner (5th edition)

Domain 2Objective 4

2.4 Justification Theme (chapter 6) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Part of the Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context domain, which makes up ~39% of our current practice bank. PeopleCert does not publish an official question count, but from its 150-minute exam (~60–100 total, ~23–39 in this domain), expect 3–5 from this objective — we provide 27 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Key documents for the justification theme
Roles and responsibilities in the justification theme
Financial and non-financial measures of benefits and disbenefits
Validating a business case
Combined effects of risks on justification
Financial planning and control
Tailoring the justification theme to the environment
Effectiveness and fit-for-purpose assessment of justification approach

Questions 21–25

21foundation · easy
Which element of financial planning involves setting aside funds to cover unexpected costs or risks?
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22expert · hard
A programme is being run in a public-sector organization with a strong focus on transparency and accountability. The justification approach includes a detailed business case with a full cost-benefit analysis, but the programme board is finding it difficult to make decisions because the business case is too long and complex. The SRO wants to improve the effectiveness of the justification approach. What should the SRO do?
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23application · medium
A programme is being planned, and the SRO needs to understand how the programme will be funded and how the funding will be managed over time. Which document should the SRO refer to?
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24foundation · easy
In the justification theme, which role is primarily responsible for ensuring that the programme remains aligned with the organization's strategy and that the business case remains viable?
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25application · medium
A small organization is running a programme to implement a new accounting system. The organization has limited resources and a low tolerance for risk. The SRO wants to keep the justification theme simple and proportionate. What is the most appropriate approach?
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2.4 Justification Theme (chapter 6) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

Which element of financial planning involves setting aside funds to cover unexpected costs or risks?

A programme is being planned, and the SRO needs to understand how the programme will be funded and how the funding will be managed over time. Which document should the SRO refer to?

In the justification theme, which role is primarily responsible for ensuring that the programme remains aligned with the organization's strategy and that the business case remains viable?

A small organization is running a programme to implement a new accounting system. The organization has limited resources and a low tolerance for risk. The SRO wants to keep the justification theme simple and proportionate. What is the most appropriate approach?

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