PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Principles Practice Question
A Project Manager wants to ensure that all project team members understand their reporting lines, decision-making authorities, and stakeholder representation. Which PRINCE2 principle requires this clarity?
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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Defined roles and responsibilities
Defined roles and responsibilities ensures that a project has a transparent and accountable organizational structure with appropriate stakeholder representation.
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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Manage by exception
Why it's wrong here
Decision-making limits relate to exception management, but overall organizational structure and reporting lines belong to defined roles and responsibilities.
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Continued business justification
Why it's wrong here
Organizational structures define who manages the project, not its economic justification.
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Tailor to suit the project
Why it's wrong here
Structuring reporting lines follows standard PRINCE2 organizational setup rather than tailoring.
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Defined roles and responsibilities
Why this is correct
Clarifying reporting lines, decision-making authorities, and stakeholder representation is governed by defined roles and responsibilities.
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