PRINCE2F Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles Practice Question
A project manager is leading a project to implement a new CRM system. During a stage boundary, the project board asks the project manager to provide evidence that the project is still aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives. Which PRINCE2 principle is the project board applying?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that any stage boundary review is about manage by stages, but the specific question of strategic alignment points to continued business justification.
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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Continued business justification
The continued business justification principle mandates that the project's business case is reviewed at stage boundaries to confirm ongoing alignment with strategic objectives. The project board's request for evidence is a direct application of this principle. The other principles are not directly related to the board's request for strategic alignment evidence.
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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Tailor to suit the project environment
Why it's wrong here
This principle involves adapting PRINCE2 to the project. The scenario does not mention tailoring; it is about verifying strategic alignment. Tailoring might be part of the project's approach, but it is not the principle being applied by the board's request for evidence.
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Continued business justification
Why this is correct
This principle requires that the project remains aligned with strategic objectives and that the business case is reviewed at stage boundaries. The board is checking that the project still provides value. This is a direct application of the principle, as it ensures the project continues to be justified beyond the initial approval.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
This principle involves dividing the project into stages for control. While the review occurs at a stage boundary, the focus is on justification, not on the stage division itself. The board is not questioning the stage structure but rather the ongoing viability of the project.
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Focus on products
Why it's wrong here
This principle emphasizes defining and delivering products. The board is not asking about product descriptions or quality criteria; it is asking about strategic alignment. Therefore, this principle is not the one being applied by the board's request.
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