MSP-FOUNDATION Online Practice Questions and Answers

Under which heading in the POTI model should the current performance level of an operational area be recorded?

A. Process

B. Organization

C. Technology

D. Information

Which is a description of a programme resource?

A. The objective of a programme

B. A process to control a programme

C. A logical grouping of projects within a programme

D. An input required by a programme

Which is a characteristic of a programme?

A. It manages the planning, monitoring and control of projects

B. It co-ordinates, directs and oversees the implementation of a set of related projects and activities

C. It delivers one or more outputs in accordance with an agreed business case

D. It defines an organization's approach to achieving its corporate objectives in a given area of business

In a multiple programme environment, which role may be performed by a ‘corporate portfolio board’?

A. Sponsoring group

B. Programme board

C. Design authority

D. Programme office

Which is the BEST description of the purpose of the Projects Dossier?

A. Lists the projects involved in the delivery of the Blueprint

B. Specifies a thorough brief for starting each project

C. Describes the context when starting up projects

D. Provides detailed requirements for each project

Which statement is NOT valid for the path to benefit realization and corporate objectives?

A. Outcomes are enabled by capabilities and followed by realization of benefits

B. Outcomes are enabled by organizational change and can cause side effects

C. Outcomes lead to realization of benefits which contribute to corporate objectives

D. Outcomes contribute to capabilities which trigger organizational change

Which governance theme includes carrying out an assessment of the effectiveness of the decisions taken by programme leaders?

A. Blueprint Design and Delivery

B. Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

C. Quality and Assurance Management

D. Programme Organization

Which is NOT a reason for Managing the Tranches?

A. To implement the Risk Management Strategy

B. To coordinate and manage project delivery

C. To maintain focus on stable operations

D. To maintain information and asset integrity

Which role focuses on monitoring the progress of the programme at a strategic level?

A. Sponsoring group

B. Programme manager

C. Senior responsible owner

D. Risk manager

Which role is responsible for developing the programme's governance framework?

A. Sponsoring group

B. Senior responsible owner

C. Programme manager

D. Programme office