PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
During the Starting up a Project process, what is the primary purpose of appointing the Project Manager?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To enable the Project Manager to plan the initiation stage and prepare the Project Brief.
Appointing the Project Manager during SU ensures there is someone designated to plan the initiation stage and manage the pre-project activities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To enable the Project Manager to plan the initiation stage and prepare the Project Brief.
Why this is correct
The appointed PM executes the remainder of SU and plans IP.
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To delegate full financial accountability for the entire project budget to the Project Manager.
Why it's wrong here
Financial accountability remains with the Executive, not the Project Manager.
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To allow the Project Manager to authorize project closure independently.
Why it's wrong here
Project closure authorization is exclusively a Project Board responsibility.
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To replace the Executive on the Project Board.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager does not sit on the Project Board.
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