PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
Which process provides the Project Board with the mechanism to authorize a project's initiation?
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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Directing a Project
Directing a Project includes the activity 'Authorizing initiation', where the Project Board reviews the SU outputs and authorizes IP.
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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Starting up a Project
Why it's wrong here
Starting up a Project requests authorization but does not grant it.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
DP contains the specific board authorization activities, including authorizing initiation.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
Controlling a Stage manages delivery stages.
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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
Initiating a Project is executed by the Project Manager, not authorized by them.
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