PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project is in the Initiating a Project process. The Project Manager is preparing the Project Initiation Documentation (PID). Which of the following is NOT a component of the PID?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the first Stage Plan is part of the PID because it is created during Initiating a Project, when in fact it is a separate document.
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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Stage Plan
The PID includes the Business Case, Project Plan, Risk Management Approach, and other strategies, but it does not include Stage Plans. Stage Plans are separate documents created for each management stage. The first Stage Plan is developed during Initiating a Project, but it is not part of the PID itself. Therefore, Stage Plan is the correct answer.
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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Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan is a key component of the PID. It provides a high-level plan for the entire project, including the project's products, activities, resources, and tolerances. It is used to monitor and control the project at the strategic level. It is definitely part of the PID, so it is not the correct answer.
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Stage Plan
Why this is correct
A Stage Plan is not a component of the PID. The PID contains the Project Plan, which covers the entire project at a high level. Stage Plans are created for each management stage and are not part of the PID. The first Stage Plan is produced during Initiating a Project, but it is a separate document. Therefore, Stage Plan is the correct answer as it is NOT a component of the PID.
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Risk Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Risk Management Approach is a component of the PID. It defines how risk will be managed throughout the project, including procedures, roles, and responsibilities. It is one of the strategies included in the PID. Thus, it is not the correct answer to the question.
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is a core component of the PID. It justifies the project by outlining the business need, expected benefits, costs, risks, and timescales. It is updated throughout the project and is essential for the Project Board's continued investment decision. Therefore, it is not the correct answer to the question asking what is NOT a component.
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