PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
A project manager is in the Initiation Stage and has drafted the Project Initiation Documentation (PID). The project board chair asks what will happen if the project exceeds its tolerances. Which section of the PID should the project manager refer to for this information?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that tolerance information is in the Business Case or project plan, when it is actually defined in the project controls section of the PID.
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Why each option matters
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Project controls
The project controls section of the PID outlines the project's tolerance levels and the escalation procedures to be followed if tolerances are forecast to be exceeded. This is the correct place to find information about what will happen if the project exceeds its tolerances. Other sections like the Business Case or project plan do not contain these details.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Quality management approach
Why it's wrong here
The quality management approach describes how quality will be managed, including quality control measures and responsibilities. It does not cover project tolerances or escalation procedures. Thus, it does not provide the information about what happens if tolerances are exceeded.
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Project plan
Why it's wrong here
The project plan includes the schedule, resource requirements, and product descriptions, but it does not define tolerance levels or escalation procedures. Those are part of the project controls. Therefore, the project plan does not contain the information needed to answer the question about exceeding tolerances.
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case provides the justification for the project, including expected benefits, costs, risks, and timescales. It does not define tolerance levels or escalation procedures. While it may mention the overall risk profile, it does not detail what happens if tolerances are exceeded, so it is not the correct section.
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Project controls
Why this is correct
The project controls section of the PID defines the tolerance levels for the project and the escalation procedures if tolerances are forecast to be exceeded. It specifies what actions will be taken if the project exceeds its tolerances. Therefore, this section directly answers the project board chair's question about what will happen in such a scenario.
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