MSPF

MSPF practice questions, page 4 of 5, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

Which activity contributes MOST to achieving the ‘align with priorities’ principle?

  1. Planning for the right level of assurance at the right time
  2. Considering the positive and negative impacts of every decision
  3. Keeping the design of the target operating model up-to-date
  4. Changing the capabilities to be delivered in a tranche, based on new information

Question 17

Which TWO are objectives of the ‘plan progressive delivery’ process? To ensure that the controls are put in place to ensure that benefits realization continues in BAU. To ensure that the risks to the programme have been captured in a risk register and prioritized. To ensure that the approach to acquiring and managing the resources is defined. To ensure that the pace of delivery can be supported by the operational areas.

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 3 and 4
  4. 1 and 4

Question 18

What is the purpose of programme governance?

  1. To ensure the internal controls to protect assets, earning capacity, and the reputation of the organization
  2. To enable the organization to do the ‘right’ projects and programmes, and to do them ‘correctly’
  3. To control the work, ensuring transparency and creation of value by the programme
  4. To recognize uncertainty and a diverse range of risk types within a programme

Question 19

Which governance board does a risk owner’s response need to satisfy?

  1. Corporate
  2. Business as usual
  3. Programme
  4. Portfolio

Question 20

Which statement BEST describes the ‘check’ phase of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle when used to manage a risk?

  1. It is where initial risk responses that have been implemented are revised to reflect current priorities
  2. It is where risk responses are implemented to manage the identified and prioritized risks
  3. It involves validating whether a risk has been managed effectively or whether further action is needed
  4. It involves understanding the risk tolerances and how it will affect the programme’s risk appetite