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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.
25Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
26A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
27What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
28What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
29Which practice describes why the project is being done and ensures continued business justification?
30During a quality review, who is responsible for ensuring that the review is conducted effectively?
31Which of the following is a valid threat response in PRINCE2?
32What is the purpose of a Checkpoint Report?
33Which role is accountable for the project's success and chairs the Project Board?
34In product-based planning, what is the purpose of a Product Flow Diagram?
35What is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
36Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
37Which THREE of the following are components of the defined project management team structure in PRINCE2?
38Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
39Which document defines the quality criteria and acceptance methods for a project's products?
40A 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?
41What is the purpose of the Risk Register?
42Which process is triggered when a stage tolerance is forecast to be exceeded?
43What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
44In PRINCE2, who is responsible for the Business Case?
45Which register is used to record issues that may affect the project's baselines?
46A 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?
47Which level of plan in PRINCE2 is produced during the Initiating a Project process?
48What does the 'management by exception' principle in PRINCE2 mean?
49In the PRINCE2 risk management procedure, who is responsible for implementing a risk response?
50Which TWO of the following are components of a Product Description?
51Which THREE of the following are valid threat responses in PRINCE2?
52Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
53Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
54During 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?
55Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
56What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
57Which role is responsible for ensuring that the project's objectives are achieved and that the project delivers the required products?
58In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Quality Review Technique?
59A 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?
60Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Directing a Project process?
61In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
62Who is responsible for approving the Project Plan?
63In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
64Which PRINCE2 principle is being applied when a project uses management by exception?
65Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
66Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
67Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
68According to PRINCE2, who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
69A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do first?
70What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
71Which document describes the quality expectations and standards for the project?
72Who is responsible for appointing the Project Manager?
73During a stage, the Team Manager reports progress to the Project Manager. Which report should the Team Manager use?
74What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
75Which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
76What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
77Which risk response is appropriate for a threat that can be mitigated by transferring the financial impact to a third party?
78In product-based planning, what is the purpose of a Product Flow Diagram?
79What is the role of the Change Authority in PRINCE2?
80Which TWO of the following are components of a Business Case?
81Which THREE of the following are risk responses for a threat?
82Which TWO of the following statements about the Progress practice are correct?
83Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
84A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
85What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
86Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
87What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
88Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
89Which of the following describes the relationship between Project Assurance and Project Support?
90What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification (Off-spec)?
91In PRINCE2, which document is used to record quality activities and their results?
92A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
93What is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
94What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
95Which PRINCE2 management product is used to capture lessons throughout the project?
96In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for maintaining the risk register?
97What is the purpose of the Highlight Report?
98Which of the following is NOT a component of the Business Case?
99Which role is responsible for the Project Plan?
100What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
101What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
102Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
103During 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?
104Which THREE of the following are threat response types in PRINCE2?
105Who chairs the Project Board?
106Which TWO of the following are elements of configuration management?
107Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
108Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
109Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
110Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
111A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
112Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
113What is the purpose of the Business Case practice?
114What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
115In the Organising practice, what is the role of Project Assurance?
116In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being conducted properly?
117What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
118During the Closing a Project process, which report is used to evaluate the project's performance against the approved Business Case?
119Which register is used to record all identified risks that may affect the project?
120A 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?
121What is the purpose of the Plans practice?
122Which document is used to capture the quality criteria for a product?
123What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique in PRINCE2?
124A project is using the recommended risk management procedure. After identifying a risk, what is the next step?
125In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
126During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What should the Project Manager do with this report?
127Which PRINCE2 principle emphasizes that a project should have continued business justification?
128What is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
129Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
130In the Progress practice, what is 'management by exception'?
131Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
132Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
133Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
134Which THREE of the following are risk responses for threats?
135Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
136Which document is produced during the Initiating a Project process and provides a baseline against which the project's progress can be measured?
137A project is using the product-based planning technique. Which document describes the hierarchy of products to be created?
138A project is using the PRINCE2 product-based planning technique. Which of the following describes the correct sequence of activities?
139During a quality review, a reviewer identifies a major defect that would make the product unfit for purpose. What should happen?
140According to PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
141In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
142A project is experiencing many changes due to evolving requirements. Which document should the Project Manager use to track all requests for change?
143During a stage, the Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What is the primary purpose of this report?
144During 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?
145Which risk response is appropriate for a threat that the project team decides to eliminate by changing the project approach?
146Which document describes the quality management approach for the project, including quality assurance and quality control activities?
147What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification (Off-spec)?
148A team manager reports that a work package is complete. What should the Project Manager do to verify this?
149In PRINCE2, who is responsible for defining the change budget?
150A 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?
151The Managing a Stage Boundary process includes which of the following activities?
152In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the 'Managing Product Delivery' process?
153What is the purpose of the Quality Review Technique?
154The 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?
155Which role is responsible for implementing the risk responses?
156What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
157Which THREE of the following are components of the PRINCE2 quality management approach?
158Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
159A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
160Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
161A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance at stage level. What should the Project Manager do first?
162What is the key difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
163Which document describes the quality methods and tools to be used on a project?
164Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
165In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
166During 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?
167Who is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being conducted properly?
168Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Highlight Report?
169What is the purpose of product-based planning in PRINCE2?
170Which of the following is NOT a component of the Business Case?
171What is the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control in PRINCE2?
172During a stage, a Team Manager reports that a work package is likely to be delayed. What should the Project Manager do?
173Who is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
174Which risk response is appropriate for an opportunity that the project wants to make more likely to happen?
175Which THREE of the following are types of issue defined in PRINCE2?
176Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
177Which THREE of the following are elements of the PRINCE2 quality practice?
178Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager?
179Which TWO of the following are correct statements about tolerance in PRINCE2?
180Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
181Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
182Which document describes the quality criteria for a product and is used during quality inspection?
183What document is a key output of the Initiating a Project process?
184A 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?
185A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance for the current stage. According to PRINCE2, what should the Project Manager do?
186What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
187What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
188Which role is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being managed correctly from a business perspective?
189In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?
190A Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What should the Project Manager do with this information?
191Which report is produced by the Team Manager and sent to the Project Manager on a regular basis?
192What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
193What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
194Which plan is produced during the Initiating a Project process and covers the entire project at a high level?
195In the risk management procedure, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
196A project is using PRINCE2's product-based planning. What is the first step in this approach?
197Which component of the Business Case describes the expected measurable improvements resulting from the project?
198During which process does the Project Board authorize the project to proceed with the initiation stage?
199During the Managing Product Delivery process, the Team Manager delivers products to the Project Manager. What document authorizes the Team Manager to deliver the work?
200A 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?
201Which practice describes the project management team structure and defines roles and responsibilities?
202In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
203In PRINCE2, what is the difference between Project Assurance and Project Support?
204Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
205Which THREE of the following are typical response strategies for a threat (negative risk) in PRINCE2?
206Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
207Which TWO of the following statements about the Quality Review technique are correct?
208Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
209Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
210Which document defines the quality criteria for a product and is used during quality control?
211Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
212The 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?
213A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
214In the PRINCE2 risk management procedure, what is the immediate next step after assessing a risk?
215What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
216What is the difference between a Checkpoint Report and a Highlight Report?
217What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
218The 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?
219In PRINCE2, who is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
220Which of the following is NOT a component of the Business Case?
221Who is responsible for identifying and managing risks at the work package level?
222What is the purpose of the Highlight Report?
223The 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?
224What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
225In PRINCE2, which two roles must be separate from each other in the project management team?
226In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
227What is the PRINCE2 definition of quality?
228The 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?
229Which risk response is appropriate for an opportunity?
230Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
231Which THREE of the following are components of a Product Description?
232Which TWO of the following are components of a Business Case?
233Which TWO of the following are purposes of the Risk Management practice?
234Which THREE of the following are outputs of the Initiating a Project process?
235Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout a PRINCE2 project?
236Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Senior User role?
237Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
238Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
239A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
240A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
241What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
242What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?
243What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
244Which role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
245Who is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being conducted properly?
246Which document records the quality checks to be performed on a product?
247During 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?
248What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
249In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
250During which process does the Project Board make a decision on the next stage after reviewing the End Stage Report?
251Which process authorizes a work package?
252What is the purpose of the product-based planning approach in PRINCE2?
253What is the purpose of a Product Status Account?
254Which of the following is NOT an opportunity response in PRINCE2?
255Which TWO roles are members of the Project Board?
256Which role is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
257Which THREE of the following are components of the Business Case?
258A team member reports a problem that could impact the next stage. What should the Team Manager do?
259Which TWO statements are true about the quality review technique in PRINCE2?
260Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
261Which THREE of the following are PRINCE2 management products that contain baselines?
262Which document describes the quality methods and tools to be used on the project?
263Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
264What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
265Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
266In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Risk Register?
267Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
268During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, what is the Project Manager required to produce?
269Who is responsible for providing assurance that the project is being managed correctly?
270A project is using the 'reduce' response for a threat. What does this mean?
271What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
272What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?
273What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
274Which report does the Project Manager produce regularly to inform the Project Board of progress within a stage?
275Which role is responsible for ensuring that the project continues to have business justification?
276In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?
277An issue is raised stating that a product has been delivered but does not meet its agreed specification. What type of issue is this?
278Which of the following is a risk response appropriate for an opportunity?
279Which role is responsible for managing the project on a day-to-day basis?
280Who is responsible for producing a Checkpoint Report?
281What is the purpose of the Directing a Project process?
282Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
283In PRINCE2, what is the difference between Project Assurance and Project Support?
284Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Executive?
285What is the first step in the PRINCE2 recommended risk management procedure?
286Which TWO of the following are threat responses in PRINCE2?
287Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
288Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
289Which THREE of the following are threat responses in PRINCE2?
290Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
291Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
292A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
293Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
294What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
295Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
296What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
297A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
298Which management product defines the quality criteria and acceptance methods for a product?
299What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
300In PRINCE2, who is responsible for ensuring that project assurance is independent of the Project Manager?
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