PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A Project Manager is applying the PRINCE2 Change practice to manage changes to baselined products. Which two of the following are steps in the recommended PRINCE2 change control procedure? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that approving or implementing the change are steps in the change control procedure, when in fact they are part of the decision and execution phases, not the defined steps of the procedure.
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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Assess the impact of the change
The PRINCE2 change control procedure includes the steps: capture and examine issues and risks, assess the impact, and decide on the change. Approving and implementing the change are actions that occur as part of or after the 'decide on the change' step, but they are not distinct steps in the recommended procedure. Therefore, capturing and examining issues and risks, and assessing the impact, are the correct two steps.
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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Update the Business Case
Why it's wrong here
Updating the Business Case is not a specific step in the change control procedure; it is an action that may result from a change. The Business Case is reviewed and updated as necessary, but it is not one of the defined steps in the PRINCE2 change control procedure, so this option is incorrect.
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Implement the change
Why it's wrong here
Implementing the change is not a step in the change control procedure itself; it is an action that follows the decision to approve a change. The procedure covers the steps from capturing the issue to deciding on the change, and implementation is part of the wider change management process, not a step in the procedure.
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Assess the impact of the change
Why this is correct
Assessing the impact of the change is a step in the PRINCE2 change control procedure. It involves evaluating the change's effect on the project's objectives, benefits, costs, and risks. This assessment informs the decision on whether to approve, reject, or defer the change, making it a correct answer.
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Approve the change
Why it's wrong here
Approving the change is not a distinct step in the PRINCE2 change control procedure; rather, decisions on changes are made as part of the 'decide on the change' step. While approval is a critical action, it is not listed as a separate step in the recommended procedure, so this option is incorrect.
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Capture and examine issues and risks
Why this is correct
Capturing and examining issues and risks is the first step in the PRINCE2 change control procedure. It involves recording all issues and risks in the Issue Register and assessing their impact. This step ensures that changes are properly identified and evaluated before any decisions are made, making it a correct answer.
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