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

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   In the structure theme, which role is focused on ensuring that the programme's outputs are embedded into operational use to realize benefits?

   • AProgramme Office
   • BProgramme Manager
   • CSenior Responsible Owner (SRO)
   • DBusiness Change Manager
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2. 22application · medium

   A programme is upgrading a national retail chain's point-of-sale systems. The delivery of new hardware to stores depends on a separate logistics project that is outside the programme's direct control. The programme manager has identified this reliance but is unsure how to reflect it in the programme documentation. What should the programme manager do?

   • ANote the reliance in the benefits realization plan only, since the dependency only matters when benefits are measured.
   • BRecord the reliance as a dependency in the delivery plan and agree a formal interface with the logistics project to monitor progress and manage slippage.
   • CEscalate the issue to the sponsoring group and request that the logistics project be cancelled and re-procured within the programme.
   • DTreat the logistics project as a tranche within the programme so that it is fully controlled by the programme board.
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4. 23expert · hard

   A construction programme needs to procure a critical component that has a long lead time. The programme's delivery plan shows that the component is needed at the start of tranche 2, but the procurement process will take longer than the time available between now and the tranche 2 start date. The programme manager must decide how to handle this. What is the most appropriate action?

   • ARemove the component from the programme scope and ask the operations team to source it as part of business-as-usual activity.
   • BAsk the supplier to provide the component without a formal contract, based on a letter of intent, to save time.
   • CDelay tranche 2 until the procurement process is complete, so that the component specification is fully aligned with the tranche's final scope.
   • DStart the procurement process immediately, even though tranche 2 is not yet fully defined, so that the component is available when needed.
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5. 24application · medium

   A programme is being set up to modernize a bank's core banking system. The programme strategy needs to describe how the programme will be resourced. Which content should be included in the programme strategy's resourcing approach section?

   • AThe specific names of individuals who will fill each role in the programme.
   • BThe detailed job descriptions for every role in the programme.
   • CThe technical specifications for the core banking system's hardware and software.
   • DThe types of resources needed, such as internal staff, contractors, and suppliers, and how they will be sourced and managed.
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6. 25application · medium

   A programme is being established to consolidate several data centers into a single cloud environment. The programme strategy needs to describe how the programme will be delivered. Which content should be included in the programme strategy's delivery approach section?

   • AThe detailed project plans for each work stream, including task-level schedules and resource assignments.
   • BThe financial budget for the entire programme, broken down by year and work stream.
   • CThe high-level approach to delivering the programme, including the use of tranches, the delivery method, and the key milestones.
   • DThe list of benefits and how each will be measured, including baselines and targets.
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