PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is in the 'Starting up a Project' process. The project manager is preparing the 'Project Brief' and needs to include information about the project's approach to managing risk. Which of the following should be included in the Project Brief regarding risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Project Brief contains detailed risk information, such as the risk management strategy or risk tolerance thresholds, when it only includes a high-level summary of risks and constraints.
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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A summary of the high-level risks and any known constraints.
The Project Brief is a high-level document that includes a summary of high-level risks and any known constraints. This gives the project board an early indication of potential challenges and supports the decision to proceed to the Initiating a Project process. Detailed risk management information, such as the risk management strategy or risk tolerance thresholds, is developed later.
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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The risk tolerance thresholds for the project board and project manager.
Why it's wrong here
Risk tolerance thresholds are defined in the Risk Management Strategy and may be refined during the Initiating a Project process. The Project Brief does not include these thresholds; it only provides an initial overview of high-level risks and constraints.
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A list of all identified risks with their probability and impact.
Why it's wrong here
A detailed risk list with probability and impact is part of the Risk Register, which is created during the Initiating a Project process. The Project Brief only includes a summary of high-level risks, not a comprehensive list with detailed assessments.
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A summary of the risk management strategy to be used.
Why it's wrong here
The risk management strategy is not included in the Project Brief; it is developed later in the Initiating a Project process as part of the Risk Management Strategy document. The Project Brief only outlines high-level risks and may reference the need for a risk management approach, but not the detailed strategy.
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A summary of the high-level risks and any known constraints.
Why this is correct
The Project Brief includes a summary of high-level risks and any known constraints that could affect the project. This provides the project board with an early view of potential issues and helps inform the decision to initiate the project. Detailed risk management is addressed later.
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