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PRINCE2F Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles Practice Question

A project manager is leading a project to implement a new data center. The project board has emphasized the need to 'tailor to suit the project environment' because the project is using an agile delivery approach for some components. Which activity best demonstrates the application of this principle?

⚠ Common exam trap

The trap here is thinking that tailoring allows principles to be omitted or roles to be combined, when in fact it only permits adaptation of how the method is applied.

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Adapting the 'learn from experience' principle by using retrospectives at the end of each agile iteration to capture lessons.

Tailoring means adapting PRINCE2 to the project's environment while still applying all principles. Using retrospectives to capture lessons is a valid way to apply 'learn from experience' in an agile context. This demonstrates that the principle can be fulfilled through techniques that align with the delivery approach, rather than being rigidly applied.

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Removing the 'focus on products' principle because agile backlogs are prioritized instead.
Why it's wrong here
Focus on products is still relevant in agile projects; product backlogs and user stories can be used to define products and their quality criteria. Removing the principle would violate PRINCE2's requirement to apply all principles. Tailoring means adapting how the principle is applied, not eliminating it. The principle ensures that the project remains focused on delivering outputs that meet defined quality standards.
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Combining the project board and project manager roles to speed up decision-making.
Why it's wrong here
Combining roles violates the defined roles and responsibilities principle and does not demonstrate tailoring. Tailoring should not compromise the principles; it should adapt the method's application. The separation of the project board and project manager is essential for governance, and merging them would undermine accountability and oversight.
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Omitting the 'manage by stages' principle because agile methods use iterations.
Why it's wrong here
Omitting a principle is not allowed; all seven principles must be applied. Tailoring allows the adaptation of themes and processes to fit the agile approach, but the principles themselves are mandatory. Manage by stages can be applied by treating iterations as stages or using a stage boundary to review progress, but it cannot be omitted.
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Adapting the 'learn from experience' principle by using retrospectives at the end of each agile iteration to capture lessons.
Why this is correct
This action demonstrates tailoring by applying the 'learn from experience' principle in a way that fits the agile environment. Retrospectives are a common agile practice that aligns with the principle's intent to capture and use lessons. Tailoring allows the principle to be implemented using techniques that suit the project's delivery approach, while still fulfilling the principle's requirements.

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