2.5 Structure Theme (chapter 7) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   According to the structure theme, which role is primarily responsible for ensuring that the programme's delivery plans align with the overall strategic direction?

   • AProgramme Manager
   • BSenior Responsible Owner (SRO)
   • CBusiness Change Manager
   • DProgramme Office
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2. 17application · medium

   A programme is delivering a new HR system across multiple countries. The programme plan shows three tranches: tranche 1 for two pilot countries, tranche 2 for five more, and tranche 3 for the remainder. After tranche 1, the programme board reviews progress and decides to extend the pilot to a third country before proceeding to tranche 2. What does this decision represent in the structure theme?

   • AA dependency issue, because the third country was not included in the original dependency analysis.
   • BA change to the programme's benefits realization plan, because the pilot countries will now realize benefits earlier.
   • CA failure of the original delivery plan, because the tranche boundaries should have been fixed at the start.
   • DA revision of the delivery plan to adjust the tranche boundaries and landing points based on learning from tranche 1.
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4. 18application · medium

   A programme is delivering a new online booking system for a travel company. The benefits realization plan identifies a benefit of 'increased online bookings' with a target of a 15% increase within one year. The programme manager is reviewing the plan and needs to ensure it is fit for purpose. Which element is most important for the plan to be effective?

   • AA list of all suppliers involved in building the online booking system.
   • BA clear definition of the baseline booking volume and the method for measuring the increase.
   • CA detailed description of the online booking system's user interface.
   • DA schedule of all tranches and their delivery dates.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   When analysing the effectiveness of the structure theme application, what should be considered?

   • AThe number of projects in the programme
   • BThe colour of the programme's branding
   • CThe programme's environment and adherence to MSP principles
   • DThe number of stakeholders in the programme
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6. 20application · medium

   A programme is delivering a new patient records system for a healthcare provider. The programme board is defining roles for the structure theme. The business change manager has been appointed. Which area of focus is the business change manager most likely to have in this programme?

   • AManaging the suppliers who will build the patient records system.
   • BEnsuring that the benefits realization plan is developed and that benefits are tracked and realized after delivery.
   • CApproving the programme's budget and resource allocation.
   • DDeveloping the technical architecture for the patient records system.
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