Managing Successful Programmes Practice Test - Question List

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26. Which of these is the MSP definition of a programme?
  1. A well-defined ongoing arrangement whereby a set of projects can be aligned to achieve specific company objectives
  2. A strategic assignment of an organisation’s resources to achieve long-term objectives within a defined framework
  3. A temporary, flexible organisation created to coordinate, direct, and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects and activities in order to deliver outcomes and benefits related to the organisation’s strategic objectives
  4. A collection of projects with a common purpose that are managed within the organisation’s standard governance framework
27. Which critical organisational element is NOT directly aligned by Programme Management?
  1. Recruitment policy
  2. Corporate Strategy
  3. Delivery mechanisms for change
  4. Business-as-usual environment
28. How does MSP define Programme Management?
  1. The management of a set of activities with dependencies, durations, and deadlines
  2. The action of carrying out the co-ordinated organisation, direction, and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realise benefits of strategic importance to the business
  3. The co-ordination of a group of projects
  4. A timetable for change
29. What is the MSP term for one of the “manageable chunks” that a programme can be divided into and which assist review and monitoring of progress?
  1. Dossier
  2. Project
  3. Tranche
  4. Portfolio
30. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a vision-led programme?
  1. May also be referred to as a “must do” programme
  2. Tends to be top down in approach, with cross-functional implications for the organisation’s operations
  3. Likely to focus on innovation or strategic opportunity offered by the business environment
  4. Has come into existence to deliver a clearly defined vision that has been created and is owned by the top of the organisation

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