PRINCE2F Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project is being tailored for a small, low-risk internal project. The Project Manager is deciding which elements of PRINCE2 to adapt. According to the PRINCE2 principles, which TWO of the following are mandatory and cannot be tailored away? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that any PRINCE2 element can be tailored, when in fact the principles themselves are not optional.
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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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Ensure continued business justification
The seven PRINCE2 principles are mandatory and must be applied in every project. Continued business justification and defined roles and responsibilities are two of these principles. Tailoring may adapt how they are implemented, but they cannot be omitted. The other options are techniques or management products that can be tailored.
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Ensure continued business justification
Why this is correct
The principle of continued business justification is mandatory in every PRINCE2 project. Even for a small project, there must be a valid Business Case that justifies the investment and is reviewed regularly. Tailoring may simplify how the Business Case is documented, but the principle itself must be applied.
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Define roles and responsibilities
Why this is correct
Defined roles and responsibilities is another mandatory principle. Every project must have a clear organizational structure with accountable roles, even if the same person holds multiple roles in a small project. Tailoring can adjust the combination of roles but cannot remove the need for defined responsibilities.
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Produce a full Project Initiation Documentation
Why it's wrong here
Producing a full Project Initiation Documentation (PID) is a management product, not a principle. Tailoring can reduce the PID to a simpler document for small projects. The mandatory principles, such as continued business justification and defined roles, must still be applied, but the PID's content and format can be scaled.
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Use a detailed business case template
Why it's wrong here
Using a detailed template is a technique, not a principle. Tailoring allows the project to use a simpler or different format for the Business Case as long as the principle of continued business justification is met. Therefore, it is not mandatory to use a specific template.
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Hold a full Project Board meeting at every stage
Why it's wrong here
Holding full Project Board meetings at every stage is a tailoring decision, not a principle. For small projects, the Board may meet less frequently or use other communication methods. The principle of defined roles and responsibilities still applies, but the frequency and formality of meetings can be adapted.
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