Objective 4.0

PRINCE2 Processes

PRINCE2F Practice Questions

Use this page to practise PRINCE2 Processes questions for this certification. Focus on how the exam tests prince2 processes in scenario format — understanding the why behind each answer builds more durable knowledge than memorising options.

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What this objective tests

PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes — Key Topics

PRINCE2 Processes questions on this certification test your ability to deploy and manage prince2 processes concepts in scenario-based situations.

Core PRINCE2 Processes concepts and how they apply in real-world cloud scenarios.
How to deploy prince2 processes correctly and verify the outcome.
Troubleshooting prince2 processes issues by interpreting error output and system state.
Cloud best practices and PRINCE2 Processes design trade-offs tested by this certification.

Common exam traps

Where candidates lose marks on PRINCE2 Processes

⚠Selecting the most expensive service when a simpler managed option meets the requirement.
⚠Forgetting that cloud resources must be explicitly secured — defaults are rarely secure.
⚠Choosing a global service fix when the issue is region-specific.
⚠Overlooking cost implications of cross-region data transfer in architecture questions.

PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes — Practice Questions

30 questions from this objective

Question 2mediummultiple choice

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A project manager is planning a project and needs to decide at which point the project board should approve the project's initiation. According to PRINCE2, which process is responsible for obtaining approval to proceed with the initiation stage?

Question 3hardmultiple choice

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During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project manager produces an End Stage Report for the current stage and a Stage Plan for the next stage. However, the project board rejects the Stage Plan. What is the project manager's next course of action according to PRINCE2?

Question 4easymultiple choice

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A project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager is creating the Project Plan. Which management product should be used as a key input for developing the Project Plan?

Question 5mediummultiple choice

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A project is in the Controlling a Stage process. The project manager receives a request from a team manager to change the design specification because of a technical difficulty. The change would not affect the stage plan or the business case. What should the project manager do first?

Question 6hardmultiple choice

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A project manager is closing a project using the Closing a Project process. The project has delivered all products, but the business case has not been fully realized because the expected benefits will take longer to materialize. What should the project manager do with the Benefits Management Approach?

Question 7mediummulti select

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Which TWO statements about the Managing Product Delivery process are correct?

Question 8hardmulti select

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Which THREE activities are part of the Initiating a Project process?

Question 9easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. A project has just completed the Starting up a Project process and received authorization to initiate. Which process should the project manager execute next?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

PRINCE2 Process Model:

Starting up a Project (SU)
Initiating a Project (IP)
Directing a Project (DP)
Controlling a Stage (CS)
Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
Closing a Project (CP)

Question 10mediummultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2 and the Stage Plan for Stage 3. The Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the agreed cost tolerance. According to PRINCE2, what should the project board do?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Project Board: The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2. The report indicates that the stage has been completed within tolerance, but the next Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the cost tolerance set by the project board. The project board must decide whether to approve the Stage Plan for Stage 3.

Question 11easymultiple choice

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During the Initiating a Project process, the project manager is reviewing the Business Case. Which statement best describes the purpose of this review?

Question 12mediummultiple choice

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A project is underway, and the project manager notices that the team is frequently re-prioritizing work and losing focus. Which PRINCE2 process should the project manager use to re-establish control?

Question 13hardmultiple choice

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A project manager is preparing the End Stage Report for the second stage. The project's planned budget for the stage is $500,000, but actual costs are $520,000. The project board is concerned about cost overrun. What is the most appropriate action for the project manager?

Question 14easymultiple choice

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A project team is about to begin the first stage of a project. The project board has approved the project initiation documentation. Which process should be used to authorize the work?

Question 15mediummulti select

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Which TWO activities are part of the Closing a Project process?

Question 16mediummultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit.

PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record Item ID: CI-103 Product: User Authentication Module Version: 2.1 Status: Under Development Baseline: 2.0 Last Review: 2024-01-15 Owner: Project Support Office

Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record
Item ID: CI-103
Product: User Authentication Module
Version: 2.1
Status: Under Development
Baseline: 2.0
Last Review: 2024-01-15
Owner: Project Support Office

Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?

Question 17hardmultiple choice

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You are the project manager for a software development project following PRINCE2. The project is in its second stage, which has a budget tolerance of 10% above the planned cost of $200,000. The project board is composed of the executive, senior user, and senior supplier. The team has been working on a critical feature, but a key supplier has announced a 15% price increase for their services, effective immediately. This increase will push the stage costs to $230,000, exceeding the tolerance. The project manager must decide the best course of action. Which option should the project manager take?

Question 18easymultiple choice

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You are the project manager for a construction project. The project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project board has approved the project brief, and you are now developing the project initiation documentation (PID). During this process, you identify that the project's business case is no longer viable due to a change in market conditions. What is the most appropriate action?

Question 19mediummultiple choice

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A project manager is initiating a project using PRINCE2. The project board has approved the project mandate, but the project manager is unsure about the next step. Which process should be executed first?

Question 20hardmulti select

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Which TWO statements about the Initiating a Project process are correct?

Question 21easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. The project manager is reviewing a completed work package in Stage 2. The actual cost exceeds the planned cost by $5,000. What should the project manager do?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Project: Alpha
Stage: Stage 2
Work Package: WP-003
Status: Completed
Actual Cost: $45,000
Planned Cost: $40,000
% Complete: 100%

Tolerance: Cost: +/- 10%

Question 22mediumdrag order

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Drag and drop the steps to manage a configuration item in PRINCE2 into the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

Question 23mediummatching

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Match each PRINCE2 technique to its description.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts

Matches

A technique to identify, define, and structure the products.

A technique to assess the quality of products.

A technique to evaluate the probability and impact of risks.

A technique to manage changes to baselined products.

Question 24easymultiple choice

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Which process is responsible for creating the Project Brief?

Question 25easymultiple choice

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Who is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?

Question 26mediummultiple choice

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A project is in the Initiating a Project process. Which document is the key output that defines how the project will be managed?

Question 27mediummultiple choice

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During the Controlling a Stage process, which report does the Project Manager send to the Project Board?

Question 28mediummultiple choice

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A Team Manager has completed the work assigned in a Work Package. Which process is used to deliver the completed products back to the Project Manager?

Question 29hardmultiple choice

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What is the primary difference between Starting Up a Project (SU) and Initiating a Project (IP)?

Question 30mediummultiple choice

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During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager produces an End Stage Report. What is the purpose of this report?

Question 31hardmultiple choice

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The Project Manager identifies that the project's approved Business Case is no longer viable. Which process should the Project Manager use to escalate this?

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Objective 4.0

PRINCE2 Processes

PRINCE2F Practice Questions

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What this objective tests

PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes — Key Topics

PRINCE2 Processes questions on this certification test your ability to deploy and manage prince2 processes concepts in scenario-based situations.

Core PRINCE2 Processes concepts and how they apply in real-world cloud scenarios.
How to deploy prince2 processes correctly and verify the outcome.
Troubleshooting prince2 processes issues by interpreting error output and system state.
Cloud best practices and PRINCE2 Processes design trade-offs tested by this certification.

Common exam traps

Where candidates lose marks on PRINCE2 Processes

⚠Selecting the most expensive service when a simpler managed option meets the requirement.
⚠Forgetting that cloud resources must be explicitly secured — defaults are rarely secure.
⚠Choosing a global service fix when the issue is region-specific.
⚠Overlooking cost implications of cross-region data transfer in architecture questions.

PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes — Practice Questions

30 questions from this objective

Question 2mediummultiple choice

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A project manager is planning a project and needs to decide at which point the project board should approve the project's initiation. According to PRINCE2, which process is responsible for obtaining approval to proceed with the initiation stage?

Question 3hardmultiple choice

Full question →

During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project manager produces an End Stage Report for the current stage and a Stage Plan for the next stage. However, the project board rejects the Stage Plan. What is the project manager's next course of action according to PRINCE2?

Question 4easymultiple choice

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A project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager is creating the Project Plan. Which management product should be used as a key input for developing the Project Plan?

Question 5mediummultiple choice

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A project is in the Controlling a Stage process. The project manager receives a request from a team manager to change the design specification because of a technical difficulty. The change would not affect the stage plan or the business case. What should the project manager do first?

Question 6hardmultiple choice

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A project manager is closing a project using the Closing a Project process. The project has delivered all products, but the business case has not been fully realized because the expected benefits will take longer to materialize. What should the project manager do with the Benefits Management Approach?

Question 7mediummulti select

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Which TWO statements about the Managing Product Delivery process are correct?

Question 8hardmulti select

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Which THREE activities are part of the Initiating a Project process?

Question 9easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. A project has just completed the Starting up a Project process and received authorization to initiate. Which process should the project manager execute next?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

PRINCE2 Process Model:

Starting up a Project (SU)
Initiating a Project (IP)
Directing a Project (DP)
Controlling a Stage (CS)
Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
Closing a Project (CP)

Question 10mediummultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2 and the Stage Plan for Stage 3. The Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the agreed cost tolerance. According to PRINCE2, what should the project board do?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Project Board: The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2. The report indicates that the stage has been completed within tolerance, but the next Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the cost tolerance set by the project board. The project board must decide whether to approve the Stage Plan for Stage 3.

Question 11easymultiple choice

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During the Initiating a Project process, the project manager is reviewing the Business Case. Which statement best describes the purpose of this review?

Question 12mediummultiple choice

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A project is underway, and the project manager notices that the team is frequently re-prioritizing work and losing focus. Which PRINCE2 process should the project manager use to re-establish control?

Question 13hardmultiple choice

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A project manager is preparing the End Stage Report for the second stage. The project's planned budget for the stage is $500,000, but actual costs are $520,000. The project board is concerned about cost overrun. What is the most appropriate action for the project manager?

Question 14easymultiple choice

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A project team is about to begin the first stage of a project. The project board has approved the project initiation documentation. Which process should be used to authorize the work?

Question 15mediummulti select

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Which TWO activities are part of the Closing a Project process?

Question 16mediummultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit.

PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record Item ID: CI-103 Product: User Authentication Module Version: 2.1 Status: Under Development Baseline: 2.0 Last Review: 2024-01-15 Owner: Project Support Office

Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record
Item ID: CI-103
Product: User Authentication Module
Version: 2.1
Status: Under Development
Baseline: 2.0
Last Review: 2024-01-15
Owner: Project Support Office

Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?

Question 17hardmultiple choice

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You are the project manager for a software development project following PRINCE2. The project is in its second stage, which has a budget tolerance of 10% above the planned cost of $200,000. The project board is composed of the executive, senior user, and senior supplier. The team has been working on a critical feature, but a key supplier has announced a 15% price increase for their services, effective immediately. This increase will push the stage costs to $230,000, exceeding the tolerance. The project manager must decide the best course of action. Which option should the project manager take?

Question 18easymultiple choice

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You are the project manager for a construction project. The project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project board has approved the project brief, and you are now developing the project initiation documentation (PID). During this process, you identify that the project's business case is no longer viable due to a change in market conditions. What is the most appropriate action?

Question 19mediummultiple choice

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A project manager is initiating a project using PRINCE2. The project board has approved the project mandate, but the project manager is unsure about the next step. Which process should be executed first?

Question 20hardmulti select

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Which TWO statements about the Initiating a Project process are correct?

Question 21easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. The project manager is reviewing a completed work package in Stage 2. The actual cost exceeds the planned cost by $5,000. What should the project manager do?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Project: Alpha
Stage: Stage 2
Work Package: WP-003
Status: Completed
Actual Cost: $45,000
Planned Cost: $40,000
% Complete: 100%

Tolerance: Cost: +/- 10%

Question 22mediumdrag order

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Drag and drop the steps to manage a configuration item in PRINCE2 into the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

Question 23mediummatching

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Match each PRINCE2 technique to its description.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts

Matches

A technique to identify, define, and structure the products.

A technique to assess the quality of products.

A technique to evaluate the probability and impact of risks.

A technique to manage changes to baselined products.

Question 24easymultiple choice

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Which process is responsible for creating the Project Brief?

Question 25easymultiple choice

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Who is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?

Question 26mediummultiple choice

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A project is in the Initiating a Project process. Which document is the key output that defines how the project will be managed?

Question 27mediummultiple choice

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During the Controlling a Stage process, which report does the Project Manager send to the Project Board?

Question 28mediummultiple choice

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A Team Manager has completed the work assigned in a Work Package. Which process is used to deliver the completed products back to the Project Manager?

Question 29hardmultiple choice

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What is the primary difference between Starting Up a Project (SU) and Initiating a Project (IP)?

Question 30mediummultiple choice

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During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager produces an End Stage Report. What is the purpose of this report?

Question 31hardmultiple choice

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The Project Manager identifies that the project's approved Business Case is no longer viable. Which process should the Project Manager use to escalate this?

More PRINCE2 Processes questions available in the full practice test.

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