MSP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a programme? - Answers- 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 organization's strategic
objectives
What is programme management? - Answers- The action of carrying out the
coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and
transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic
importance to the business
Programme Management aligns 3 critical organizational elements - Answers- 1.
Corporate strategy
2. Delivery mechanisms for change
3. Business-as-usual environment
3 types of programme - Answers- 1. Vision-led
2. Emergent
3. Compliance
The characteristics of the MSP principles are - Answers- Universal
Self-validating
Empowering
7 Principles - Answers- 1. Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
2. Leading change
3. Envisioning and communicating a better future
4. Focusing on the benefits and threats to them
5. Adding value
6. Designing and delivering a coherent capability
7. Learning from experience
9 Governance Themes - Answers- 1. Programme organization
2. Vision
3. Leadership and stakeholder engagement
4. Benefits management
5. Blueprint design and delivery
6. Planning and control
7. The business case
8. Risk and issue management
9. Quality and assurance management
1st Governance Theme? - Answers- Programme Organization
Successful programme organization requires (3 things)? - Answers- 1. Defined Roles
What is a programme? - Answers- 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 organization's strategic
objectives
What is programme management? - Answers- The action of carrying out the
coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and
transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic
importance to the business
Programme Management aligns 3 critical organizational elements - Answers- 1.
Corporate strategy
2. Delivery mechanisms for change
3. Business-as-usual environment
3 types of programme - Answers- 1. Vision-led
2. Emergent
3. Compliance
The characteristics of the MSP principles are - Answers- Universal
Self-validating
Empowering
7 Principles - Answers- 1. Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
2. Leading change
3. Envisioning and communicating a better future
4. Focusing on the benefits and threats to them
5. Adding value
6. Designing and delivering a coherent capability
7. Learning from experience
9 Governance Themes - Answers- 1. Programme organization
2. Vision
3. Leadership and stakeholder engagement
4. Benefits management
5. Blueprint design and delivery
6. Planning and control
7. The business case
8. Risk and issue management
9. Quality and assurance management
1st Governance Theme? - Answers- Programme Organization
Successful programme organization requires (3 things)? - Answers- 1. Defined Roles
