PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Principles Practice Question
During a project audit, it is discovered that team members are unsure who has the authority to approve design changes because the Project Management Team structure was never formally documented. Which PRINCE2 principle has been violated?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Defined roles and responsibilities
Defined roles and responsibilities requires an organization to have a clear, documented organizational structure involving business, user, and supplier interests, ensuring everyone knows their authority levels.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Defined roles and responsibilities
Why this is correct
Failing to document organizational structures and authority levels is a direct violation of defined roles and responsibilities.
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Focus on products
Why it's wrong here
Design changes relate to product definition, but authority clarity belongs to organizational roles.
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Tailor to suit the project
Why it's wrong here
This is a failure to apply a core requirement of PRINCE2 governance rather than a tailoring choice.
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Manage by exception
Why it's wrong here
Authority levels are part of roles, but the root cause of lacking clarity on who does what is the absence of defined roles and responsibilities.
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