PRINCE2F Practice Test 17 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A project is in the Managing a Stage Boundary process. Which of the following is produced during this process?

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End Stage Report. The End Stage Report is produced to report on the current stage's performance.

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Exception Report

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Highlight Report

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Project Brief

Question 2

Who is responsible for producing the Highlight Report during the Controlling a Stage process?

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Project Manager. The Project Manager produces the Highlight Report during Controlling a Stage to inform the Project Board about progress. Team Managers produce Checkpoint Reports. Project Support may assist but not produce it. The Senior User does not produce it.

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Senior User

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Team Manager

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Project Support

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?

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To check if the project is viable and worth initiating. The Starting Up a Project process ensures that there is a viable and worthwhile project before the initiation stage begins.

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To produce the Project Initiation Documentation

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To authorize the project to proceed

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To manage the delivery of products within a stage

Question 4

Which TWO of the following are typical activities in the Closing a Project process?

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Hand over the project's products to the operational environment. Closing a Project includes handing over products and producing the Lessons Report. The End Stage Report is from SB, and the Project Brief is from SU.

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Update the Project Brief

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Produce the End Stage Report

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Authorize the next stage

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Closing a Project process?

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To provide a controlled closure of the project. Closing a Project ensures controlled closure, handover of products, and confirmation that the project is complete. It does not manage benefits realization; that happens post-project.

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To manage the benefits realization after the project

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To approve the next stage

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To produce the Project Initiation Documentation

Question 6

A project manager is planning the next stage. Which process should they use to produce the next Stage Plan and an End Stage Report?

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Managing a Stage Boundary. Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) is the process for reporting on the current stage and planning the next stage, producing both the End Stage Report and the next Stage Plan.

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Controlling a Stage

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Initiating a Project

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Directing a Project

Question 7

During the Managing Product Delivery process, the Team Manager completes a product. What should happen next?

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The Team Manager updates the Quality Register and informs the Project Manager. The Team Manager should notify the Project Manager that the product is ready for acceptance. The PM arranges quality review and acceptance.

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The Team Manager delivers the product to the customer directly

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The Project Board approves the product immediately

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The product is automatically accepted and the Work Package is closed

Question 8

What should the Project Manager do when a stage is forecast to exceed its tolerance?

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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board. When a tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the Project Manager must escalate to the Project Board via an Exception Report. This is management by exception.

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Continue with the plan and inform the Project Board at the next Highlight Report

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Ask the Team Manager to reduce the scope of work

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Revise the stage plan and continue

Question 9

During 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?

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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board and await their direction before proceeding. When a stage tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the Project Manager must escalate to the Project Board via an Exception Report. This is PRINCE2's management by exception principle.

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Close the project immediately as the Business Case is no longer viable

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Increase the project budget to absorb the additional cost and continue with the current Stage Plan

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Continue with the current Stage Plan and report the cost overrun in the next Highlight Report

Question 10

In PRINCE2, what is the definition of quality?

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Fit for purpose. PRINCE2 defines quality as 'fit for purpose' — meeting agreed requirements and fulfilling its purpose.

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Highest possible standard

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Zero defects

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Conformance to specification

Question 11

A project is initiating and the Business Case shows a cost-benefit ratio of 1:1.2. The project board is concerned. What should the project manager do?

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Provide justification and request approval. The Business Case shows a cost-benefit ratio of 1:1.2, which is positive (benefits exceed costs). The project board's concern does not automatically invalidate the Business Case. According to PRINCE2, the project manager's role during initiation is to provide the board with the justification (the Business Case) and formally request approval to proceed. Option C is correct because the project manager must present the evidence and seek a decision, not unilaterally change scope or cancel.

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Reduce scope to lower costs

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Seek alternative options to improve benefits

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Recommend project cancellation

Question 12

Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager during the Controlling a Stage process?

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Authorize Work Packages. The PM authorizes Work Packages, monitors progress, and manages issues and risks. Producing the next stage plan is done in SB, and producing the Project Plan is done in IP.

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Produce the Project Plan

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Produce the Stage Plan for the next stage

Question 13

What is the definition of quality in PRINCE2?

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Fit for purpose. In PRINCE2, quality is defined as 'fit for purpose,' meaning the product must meet the stated user needs and expectations within the project's scope. This aligns with the PRINCE2 principle of continued business justification, ensuring the product delivers value. Option D is correct because PRINCE2 focuses on whether the product satisfies its intended use, not just on technical specifications.

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Conformance to specification

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Maximum customer satisfaction

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Zero defects

Question 14

A Work Package is authorized by the Project Manager. In which process does this happen?

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Controlling a Stage. Authorizing Work Packages is an activity in the Controlling a Stage process, where the PM assigns work to Team Managers.

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Managing Product Delivery

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Directing a Project

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Starting Up a Project

Question 15

In which process are Highlight Reports produced and sent to the Project Board?

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Controlling a Stage. Highlight Reports are produced by the Project Manager during the Controlling a Stage process and sent to the Project Board to provide a summary of progress.

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Managing a Stage Boundary

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Directing a Project

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Managing Product Delivery