PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Test 24 — 15 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO roles are appointed during the Starting Up a Project process?

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Executive. During SU, the Executive and the Project Manager are appointed. The Project Board is also appointed, but the question asks for two specific roles. The Senior User and Senior Supplier are part of the Project Board but may be appointed later if not already in place.

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Project Assurance

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Senior User

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Team Manager

Question 2

Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board during the Directing a Project process?

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Authorizing initiation. The Project Board authorizes initiation, authorizes stage plans, and gives ad-hoc direction. Producing Highlight Reports is the PM's responsibility, and approving Work Packages is part of Controlling a Stage.

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Approving Work Packages

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Producing Highlight Reports

Question 3

Which TWO of the following are true about the Managing Product Delivery process?

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It includes the acceptance of Work Packages. Managing Product Delivery is the process where Team Managers accept Work Packages, execute them, and deliver products. Checkpoint Reports are produced by Team Managers for the Project Manager. Highlight Reports are produced by the PM, and End Stage Reports are produced in Managing a Stage Boundary.

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It produces Highlight Reports for the Project Board

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It is performed by the Project Manager

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It produces End Stage Reports

Question 4

Which THREE activities are performed in the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

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Planning the next stage. SB includes planning the next stage, updating the project plan, reporting on the current stage (End Stage Report), and capturing lessons. Authorizing Work Packages is done in CS, and delivering products is in MP.

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Delivering products to the customer

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Authorizing Work Packages

Question 5

Which process is responsible for authorising the initiation of a project?

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Directing a Project. Directing a Project is the process by which the Project Board authorises the initiation of a project, among other key decisions.

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Controlling a Stage

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Starting Up a Project

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Initiating a Project

Question 6

During which process is the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) created?

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Initiating a Project. The PID is the key output of Initiating a Project, which establishes solid foundations for the project.

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Directing a Project

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Starting Up a Project

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Managing a Stage Boundary

Question 7

Who is responsible for producing Checkpoint Reports?

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Team Manager. Checkpoint Reports are produced by the Team Manager and sent to the Project Manager as part of Managing Product Delivery.

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Project Assurance

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Project Board

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Project Manager

Question 8

A project is in an early stage and the Project Manager discovers a new risk that could cause a delay. The risk is within the stage tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?

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Update the risk register and manage the risk within the stage. Since the risk is within stage tolerance, the Project Manager should manage it within the stage (e.g., by updating the risk register and taking corrective action) without escalating to the Project Board.

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Stop the project and seek guidance

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Immediately raise an Exception Report to the Project Board

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Revise the project plan and inform the board

Question 9

Which process includes the activity 'Review the project's progress against the stage plan'?

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Controlling a Stage. Reviewing progress against the stage plan is a key activity within Controlling a Stage, where the PM monitors and controls work.

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Directing a Project

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Managing a Stage Boundary

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Managing Product Delivery

Question 10

What is the difference between Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project?

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SU produces the Project Brief; IP produces the PID. SU is a pre-project process to check viability; IP is the full initiation to establish the project on a solid foundation, creating the PID.

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SU appoints the Project Manager; IP appoints the Executive

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SU plans the entire project; IP plans only the first stage

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SU is mandatory; IP is optional

Question 11

Which process is used by the Project Board to give ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager?

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Directing a Project. Directing a Project includes giving ad-hoc direction as one of its key activities.

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Managing Product Delivery

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Managing a Stage Boundary

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Controlling a Stage

Question 12

During the Closing a Project process, which document is used to confirm that the project's products have been accepted?

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End Project Report. The End Project Report confirms acceptance of products and provides a summary of project performance.

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Project Product Description

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Benefits Management Approach

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Lessons Report

Question 13

Which process is responsible for capturing lessons learned at the end of a stage?

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Managing a Stage Boundary. Managing a Stage Boundary includes capturing lessons learned as part of the End Stage Report.

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Directing a Project

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Closing a Project

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Controlling a Stage

Question 14

Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Initiating a Project process?

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Benefits Management Approach. The PID and the Benefits Management Approach are key outputs of IP. The Project Brief is from SU, and the Work Package is from CS or MP.

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End Stage Report

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Work Package

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Project Brief

Question 15

Which THREE of the following are roles that are appointed during the Starting Up a Project process?

Accepted Answer

Project Board. The Executive and Project Manager are appointed during SU, along with the Project Board members. The Team Manager is appointed later.

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Project Assurance

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Team Manager