PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
A project is in the Starting up a Project (SU) process. The Project Manager has appointed the management team, prepared the project brief, and is now planning the initiation stage. What is the final activity the Project Manager must perform in SU before submitting the request to initiate the project to the Project Board?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Planning the initiation and requesting authorization to initiate the project.
The final activity in Starting up a Project is 'Planning the initiation', but the last thing done before handing over is 'Handing over the project' (seeking authorization to initiate). Specifically, the process concludes by requesting authorization to initiate the project.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Approving the detailed Stage Plans for the entire project life cycle.
Why it's wrong here
Only the initiation stage plan is planned during SU; subsequent stage plans are planned near the end of each preceding stage.
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Planning the initiation and requesting authorization to initiate the project.
Why this is correct
The final activity of SU is planning the initiation stage and submitting the request to initiate to the Project Board.
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Authorizing the Project Management Plan.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Management Plan is authorized by the Project Board during Initiating a Project, not during SU.
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Conducting a formal End Project Evaluation.
Why it's wrong here
End Project Evaluation occurs in Closing a Project.
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