PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Principles Practice Question
Which THREE of the following statements correctly characterize the application of the PRINCE2 principle 'Focus on products'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A project's outputs and their quality requirements must be defined and agreed upon before work begins.
Focus on products emphasizes defining deliverables, agreeing on quality criteria, and ensuring acceptance criteria are met.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A project's outputs and their quality requirements must be defined and agreed upon before work begins.
Why this is correct
Defining products and their quality criteria upfront prevents ambiguity and scope creep.
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Deliverables must satisfy acceptance criteria before being formally signed off by the customer.
Why this is correct
Formal acceptance criteria ensure that outputs meet customer expectations and quality standards.
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Product Descriptions are essential management products used to define each output's quality and criteria.
Why this is correct
Product Descriptions explicitly detail what a deliverable is, its quality criteria, and how it will be verified.
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Focus on products means ignoring project schedules and focusing solely on deliverables.
Why it's wrong here
Schedules, costs, and stages remain vital alongside product definitions; it is not an either/or choice.
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The Project Manager is responsible for independently writing all Product Descriptions without consulting stakeholders.
Why it's wrong here
Product Descriptions must be developed collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, including users and suppliers.
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