PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is in the middle of Stage 3 when a significant new risk is identified that could impact the project's ability to deliver the Business Case. The Project Manager decides to escalate this to the Project Board. Which PRINCE2 practice is being applied when the Project Manager evaluates the risk and decides on a response?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that because the risk affects the Business Case, the Business Case practice is being applied, when in fact the evaluation and response to a risk is specifically part of the Risk practice.
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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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Risk practice
The Risk practice is the PRINCE2 practice that covers the identification, assessment, and control of risks. It includes evaluating risks, deciding on responses, and implementing them. In this scenario, the Project Manager is applying the Risk practice by evaluating the new risk and deciding how to respond, which may involve escalating to the Project Board if the risk exceeds tolerances.
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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Progress practice
Why it's wrong here
The Progress practice is concerned with monitoring and reporting progress, and making decisions about whether to continue. While risk escalation is a progress-related activity, the evaluation and response to a risk is specifically part of the Risk practice, not the Progress practice. The Progress practice would track the status of the risk but not decide on the response.
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Change practice
Why it's wrong here
The Change practice deals with changes to baselined products and the management of issues and changes. While a new risk might lead to a change, the evaluation and response to a risk is not part of the Change practice. The Change practice would be invoked if the risk response required a change to a baselined product.
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Risk practice
Why this is correct
The Risk practice in PRINCE2 covers the identification, assessment, and control of risks. It includes evaluating risks, deciding on responses, and implementing those responses. In this scenario, the Project Manager is applying the Risk practice by evaluating the new risk and deciding how to respond, which may include escalating to the Project Board if the risk exceeds tolerances.
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Business Case practice
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case practice focuses on the justification for the project and ensuring it remains viable. While the risk may impact the Business Case, the practice does not cover the evaluation and response to risks. The Business Case practice would be used to assess the impact on the business justification, but not to decide on the risk response itself.
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