PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
A project is using PRINCE2. The Senior User identifies a new requirement that was not in the original scope. What should the Project Manager do first?
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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Log it as an issue and assess the impact on the project
The Project Manager should log the new requirement as an issue (which includes change requests) and then assess its impact on the project objectives, scope, and tolerances. Only after this assessment can a decision be made on how to proceed. Option C is correct because it follows the PRINCE2 principle of managing by stages and the recommended issue handling procedure. Option A is incorrect because immediately updating the Project Plan without impact assessment violates controlled management. Option B is premature because the change authority is not involved until the issue is assessed and escalated if necessary. Option D is incorrect because rejecting out-of-hand ignores the requirement without due process.
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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Immediately update the Project Plan to include the new requirement
Why it's wrong here
The change must first be assessed and approved.
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Ask the Senior User to raise a change request with the Change Authority
Why it's wrong here
The PM should log it first, then involve the Change Authority.
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Log it as an issue and assess the impact on the project
Why this is correct
All requests for change are logged as issues initially.
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Reject the requirement because it is out of scope
Why it's wrong here
The PM should not unilaterally reject; it must be formally assessed.
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