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A project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager is reviewing the Business Case and notes that the expected benefits are not clearly linked to the project's objectives. Which practice should the project manager use to address this issue?
2During a stage, a team manager reports that a key product will be delivered two weeks late due to resource constraints. The project manager updates the stage plan and finds that the stage tolerance for time is about to be exceeded. What is the first action the project manager should take?
3A project manager is defining the project's approach to managing changes to baselined products. Which practice provides the framework for handling such changes?
4In a project using PRINCE2, the project board is reviewing the End Stage Report. They notice that the actual costs are significantly lower than planned, but the scope is complete. What should the project board do?
5A project manager is creating the project product description. Which practice does this document belong to?
6Which TWO statements about the Risk practice are correct?
7Which THREE elements are part of the PRINCE2 Quality practice?
8Based on the exhibit, what is the purpose of including expected dis-benefits in the Business Case?
9Based on the exhibit, what is the current risk exposure of risk R1?
10A project manager is reviewing the business case for a new product development project. The project board has expressed concern that the benefits may not be realized as planned. Which management product should the project manager update to address this concern?
11During the Initiating a Project process, the project manager is defining the project's approach to quality. Which practice provides the framework for quality planning and control?
12A project is in its initiation stage. The project manager needs to identify the major risks that could affect the project. Which practice should be applied to identify, assess, and control these risks?
13A project manager is creating the project product description. Which practice provides the guidance for defining the project's outputs and acceptance criteria?
14During a project, a team manager reports that a work package is taking longer than expected. The project manager needs to assess the impact on the project schedule. Which practice should be used to evaluate the effect and determine whether to escalate?
15Which TWO statements about the PRINCE2 Quality practice are correct?
16Which THREE statements about the PRINCE2 Risk practice are correct?
17A project manager is defining the project's products in the Product Breakdown Structure. A key stakeholder disagrees with the inclusion of a certain product, claiming it is not needed. The project manager believes the product is essential to meet the user requirements. What is the best course of action according to PRINCE2 practices?
18A project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager is creating the Risk Management Approach. Which of the following should be included in this approach?
19A project manager is preparing the Business Case for a new project. The expected benefits are $500,000, and the expected costs are $400,000. However, there is a high risk that the benefits may be only $300,000 due to market uncertainty. According to PRINCE2 practices, how should the project manager reflect this in the Business Case?
20Which TWO statements about the PRINCE2 practice 'Organizing' are correct?
21During a quality review, it is discovered that the acceptance criterion 'The system shall be compatible with Windows 10 and macOS' has been classified as 'Should' (i.e., a desirable but not essential criterion). Which action should be taken?
22A project to upgrade the IT infrastructure of a medium-sized company is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager has created the Business Case, which shows a net present value (NPV) of £150,000 and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 12%. The project board's executive is concerned that the project may not deliver the expected benefits because the market demand for the new infrastructure is uncertain. The project manager is now preparing the Project Plan. What should the project manager do next?
23Drag and drop the steps to create a PRINCE2 project plan into the correct order.
24Match each level of management in PRINCE2 to its description.
25Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
26Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
27A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
28What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
29What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
30Which practice describes why the project is being done and ensures continued business justification?
31During a quality review, who is responsible for ensuring that the review is conducted effectively?
32Which of the following is a valid threat response in PRINCE2?
33What is the purpose of a Checkpoint Report?
34Which role is accountable for the project's success and chairs the Project Board?
35In product-based planning, what is the purpose of a Product Flow Diagram?
36What is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
37Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
38Which THREE of the following are components of the defined project management team structure in PRINCE2?
39Which TWO of the following are valid tolerances in PRINCE2?
40Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
41Which document defines the quality criteria and acceptance methods for a project's products?
42A project's Stage Plan shows the work for the next stage. Which plan details the work for a team to produce one or more products?
43What is the purpose of the Risk Register?
44Which process is triggered when a stage tolerance is forecast to be exceeded?
45What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
46In PRINCE2, who is responsible for the Business Case?
47Which register is used to record issues that may affect the project's baselines?
48A project's Senior User requests a change to the product specification after the product baseline has been approved. What should the Project Manager do first?
49Which level of plan in PRINCE2 is produced during the Initiating a Project process?
50What does the 'management by exception' principle in PRINCE2 mean?
51In the PRINCE2 risk management procedure, who is responsible for implementing a risk response?
52Which TWO of the following are components of a Product Description?
53Which THREE of the following are valid threat responses in PRINCE2?
54Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
55Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
56During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager identifies that the project is forecast to exceed the agreed cost tolerance for the current stage. What should the Project Manager do?
57Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
58What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
59Which role is responsible for ensuring that the project's objectives are achieved and that the project delivers the required products?
60In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Quality Review Technique?
61A project is in the Managing a Stage Boundary process. The Project Manager discovers that a key team member has left the project and a replacement will cost more than planned. What should the Project Manager do?
62Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Directing a Project process?
63In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
64Who is responsible for approving the Project Plan?
65In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
66Which PRINCE2 principle is being applied when a project uses management by exception?
67Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
68Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
69Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
70According to PRINCE2, who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
71A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do first?
72What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
73Which document describes the quality expectations and standards for the project?
74Who is responsible for appointing the Project Manager?
75During a stage, the Team Manager reports progress to the Project Manager. Which report should the Team Manager use?
76What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
77Which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
78What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
79Which risk response is appropriate for a threat that can be mitigated by transferring the financial impact to a third party?
80In product-based planning, what is the purpose of a Product Flow Diagram?
81What is the role of the Change Authority in PRINCE2?
82Which TWO of the following are components of a Business Case?
83Which THREE of the following are risk responses for a threat?
84Which TWO of the following statements about the Progress practice are correct?
85Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
86Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
87A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
88What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
89Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
90What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
91Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
92Which of the following describes the relationship between Project Assurance and Project Support?
93What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification (Off-spec)?
94In PRINCE2, which document is used to record quality activities and their results?
95A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
96What is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
97What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
98Which PRINCE2 management product is used to capture lessons throughout the project?
99In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for maintaining the risk register?
100What is the purpose of the Highlight Report?
101Which of the following is NOT a component of the Business Case?
102Which role is responsible for the Project Plan?
103What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
104What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
105Which of the following is a risk response for an opportunity?
106Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
107During a stage, the Team Manager identifies a problem that affects the quality of a product. The product description specifies a quality criterion that cannot be met. What type of issue is this?
108Which THREE of the following are threat response types in PRINCE2?
109Who chairs the Project Board?
110Which TWO of the following are elements of configuration management?
111What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
112Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
113Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
114Which TWO of the following are types of issues in PRINCE2?
115Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
116Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
117A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
118Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
119What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
120What is the purpose of the Business Case practice?
121What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
122In the Organising practice, what is the role of Project Assurance?
123In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being conducted properly?
124What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
125During the Closing a Project process, which report is used to evaluate the project's performance against the approved Business Case?
126During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager reviews the Business Case. What is the primary purpose of this review?
127Which register is used to record all identified risks that may affect the project?
128A project has identified a risk that could impact the project's schedule. The team decides to allocate extra resources to ensure the schedule is met despite the risk. Which risk response is being applied?
129What is the purpose of the Plans practice?
130In PRINCE2, which plan is produced by the Project Manager to provide the Team Manager with details of the work to be done?
131Which document is used to capture the quality criteria for a product?
132What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique in PRINCE2?
133A project is using the recommended risk management procedure. After identifying a risk, what is the next step?
134In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
135During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager receives a Highlight Report from a Team Manager. What should the Project Manager do with this report?
136Which PRINCE2 principle emphasizes that a project should have continued business justification?
137What is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
138Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
139In the Progress practice, what is 'management by exception'?
140Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
141Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
142Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
143Which THREE of the following are risk responses for threats?
144Which TWO of the following are types of issues in PRINCE2?
145Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
146Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
147Which document is produced during the Initiating a Project process and provides a baseline against which the project's progress can be measured?
148A project is using the product-based planning technique. Which document describes the hierarchy of products to be created?
149A project is using the PRINCE2 product-based planning technique. Which of the following describes the correct sequence of activities?
150During a quality review, a reviewer identifies a major defect that would make the product unfit for purpose. What should happen?
151According to PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
152In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
153Which role is responsible for ensuring that project assurance is independent of the Project Manager?
154A project is experiencing many changes due to evolving requirements. Which document should the Project Manager use to track all requests for change?
155During a stage, the Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What is the primary purpose of this report?
156During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager reviews the Business Case and finds that the expected benefits are no longer achievable. What should the Project Manager do?
157Which risk response is appropriate for a threat that the project team decides to eliminate by changing the project approach?
158Which document describes the quality management approach for the project, including quality assurance and quality control activities?
159What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification (Off-spec)?
160A team manager reports that a work package is complete. What should the Project Manager do to verify this?
161In PRINCE2, who is responsible for defining the change budget?
162A risk has been identified that could cause a delay to the project. The project team decides to purchase insurance to cover the financial impact. Which risk response type is this?
163The Managing a Stage Boundary process includes which of the following activities?
164In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the 'Managing Product Delivery' process?
165What is the purpose of the Quality Review Technique?
166The Project Board has set a cost tolerance of +/- 10% for a stage. The Project Manager forecasts that the stage will be completed 15% under budget. What should the Project Manager do?
167Which role is responsible for implementing the risk responses?
168What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
169Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
170Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Initiating a Project process?
171Which THREE of the following are correct statements about Project Assurance?
172Which TWO of the following are opportunity responses?
173Which THREE of the following are components of the PRINCE2 quality management approach?
174Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
175Which TWO of the following are typical responsibilities of the Project Board?
176A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
177Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
178A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance at stage level. What should the Project Manager do first?
179What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification (Off-spec)?
180What is the key difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
181Which document describes the quality methods and tools to be used on a project?
182Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
183In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
184During the Managing Product Delivery process, the Team Manager identifies a problem with the quality criteria for a work package. What should the Team Manager do?
185Who is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being conducted properly?
186Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Highlight Report?
187A risk has been identified that, if it occurs, could improve the project's likelihood of achieving its objectives. What type of risk is this, and which response is appropriate?
188What is the purpose of product-based planning in PRINCE2?
189Which document is used by the Project Manager to report progress to the Project Board on a regular basis during a stage?
190Which of the following is NOT a component of the Business Case?
191In product-based planning, what is the purpose of a Product Flow Diagram?
192Which role is responsible for approving the Project Plan?
193What is the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control in PRINCE2?
194Which risk response is specifically for opportunities?
195In the risk management procedure, which step includes evaluating the probability and impact of risks?
196During a stage, a Team Manager reports that a work package is likely to be delayed. What should the Project Manager do?
197Who is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
198Which TWO of the following are components of a Business Case?
199Which risk response is appropriate for an opportunity that the project wants to make more likely to happen?
200Which THREE of the following are types of issue defined in PRINCE2?
201Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
202Which THREE of the following are elements of the PRINCE2 quality practice?
203Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager?
204Which TWO of the following are correct statements about tolerance in PRINCE2?
205Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
206Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
207Which document describes the quality criteria for a product and is used during quality inspection?
208What document is a key output of the Initiating a Project process?
209A project has identified a risk that a supplier may go bankrupt. The Project Manager decides to purchase insurance against this possibility. Which risk response type has been applied?
210A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance for the current stage. According to PRINCE2, what should the Project Manager do?
211What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
212What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
213Which role is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being managed correctly from a business perspective?
214In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?
215A Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What should the Project Manager do with this information?
216Which report is produced by the Team Manager and sent to the Project Manager on a regular basis?
217What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
218What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
219Which plan is produced during the Initiating a Project process and covers the entire project at a high level?
220In the risk management procedure, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
221A project is using PRINCE2's product-based planning. What is the first step in this approach?
222Which component of the Business Case describes the expected measurable improvements resulting from the project?
223During which process does the Project Board authorize the project to proceed with the initiation stage?
224During the Managing Product Delivery process, the Team Manager delivers products to the Project Manager. What document authorizes the Team Manager to deliver the work?
225A project has identified an opportunity to reduce costs by using a new technology. The Project Manager decides to allocate additional resources to increase the likelihood of this opportunity occurring. Which risk response type is being applied?
226Which practice describes the project management team structure and defines roles and responsibilities?
227In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
228In PRINCE2, what is the difference between Project Assurance and Project Support?
229Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
230Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
231Which THREE of the following are true about the role of the Project Board?
232Which THREE of the following are typical response strategies for a threat (negative risk) in PRINCE2?
233Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
234Which TWO of the following statements about the Quality Review technique are correct?
235Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
236Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
237Which document defines the quality criteria for a product and is used during quality control?
238Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
239The Project Manager is reviewing an issue that affects a product currently in development. The product does not meet a requirement defined in its Product Description. What type of issue is this?
240A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
241In the PRINCE2 risk management procedure, what is the immediate next step after assessing a risk?
242What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
243What is the difference between a Checkpoint Report and a Highlight Report?
244What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
245The Project Board is considering whether to authorize the next stage. The current stage has used all its cost tolerance. What should the Project Board do?
246In PRINCE2, who is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
247Which of the following is NOT a component of the Business Case?
248Who is responsible for identifying and managing risks at the work package level?
249What is the purpose of the Highlight Report?
250The Project Board delegates authority to approve changes that are within a certain budget to a Change Authority. The Project Manager receives a Request for Change that is within this budget but will affect a configuration item that is not under the Change Authority's scope. What should the Project Manager do?
251Which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
252What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
253In PRINCE2, which two roles must be separate from each other in the project management team?
254In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
255What is the PRINCE2 definition of quality?
256The Project Manager is planning the next stage and needs to define the order in which products will be developed. Which product-based planning technique should they use?
257Which risk response is appropriate for an opportunity?
258A risk has been identified that offers potential upside for the project. Which response should the project team consider to maximize the probability and impact of the risk?
259Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
260Which THREE of the following are components of a Product Description?
261Which TWO of the following are components of a Business Case?
262Which TWO of the following are purposes of the Risk Management practice?
263Which THREE of the following are outputs of the Initiating a Project process?
264Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout a PRINCE2 project?
265Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Senior User role?
266Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
267Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
268A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
269A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
270What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
271What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?
272What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
273Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
274Which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
275Who is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being conducted properly?
276Which document records the quality checks to be performed on a product?
277In the Risk Management procedure, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
278During the Controlling a Stage process, the Team Manager completes a work package and delivers the products. What report does the Team Manager provide to the Project Manager?
279What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
280In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
281During which process does the Project Board make a decision on the next stage after reviewing the End Stage Report?
282Which process authorizes a work package?
283Which of the following is a threat response in PRINCE2?
284What is the purpose of the product-based planning approach in PRINCE2?
285What is the purpose of a Product Status Account?
286Which of the following is NOT an opportunity response in PRINCE2?
287Which TWO roles are members of the Project Board?
288Which role is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
289Which THREE of the following are components of the Business Case?
290A team member reports a problem that could impact the next stage. What should the Team Manager do?
291Which TWO statements are true about the quality review technique in PRINCE2?
292Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
293Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
294Which THREE of the following are PRINCE2 management products that contain baselines?
295Which document describes the quality methods and tools to be used on the project?
296Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
297What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
298Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
299In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Risk Register?
300Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
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