PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
A project manager is preparing to tailor PRINCE2 for a small, low-risk project to update an internal website. The project manager wants to ensure that the tailoring is appropriate and does not compromise the principles. Which TWO of the following are valid considerations when tailoring PRINCE2 for this project? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that tailoring means eliminating elements like the Business Case or Project Board, when in fact tailoring must still adhere to the seven principles.
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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Reducing the number of management stages to one, as long as the Project Board still authorizes the project and reviews progress at key points.
Tailoring PRINCE2 for small projects allows combining roles and reducing stages, as long as the principles are maintained. Combining roles like Project Manager and Team Manager is acceptable if there is no conflict, and a single stage can be used if the Project Board still authorizes and reviews progress. Removing the Business Case, Project Board, or Initiating a Project process would violate PRINCE2 principles.
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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Skipping the Initiating a Project process and starting directly with Controlling a Stage.
Why it's wrong here
The Initiating a Project process is essential to establish the project's foundation, including the Business Case, Project Plan, and controls. Skipping it would leave the project without proper justification and planning. Tailoring may adjust how it is performed, but it cannot be omitted, as it ensures the project is set up for success.
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Eliminating the Project Board and having the Project Manager report directly to the Programme Manager.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board is a fundamental requirement of PRINCE2, ensuring business, user, and supplier representation. Eliminating it would violate the defined roles and responsibilities principle. Even for a small project, a Project Board (which may be combined with other roles) must be established to provide direction and accountability.
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Reducing the number of management stages to one, as long as the Project Board still authorizes the project and reviews progress at key points.
Why this is correct
Tailoring the number of stages is valid for small projects, provided that the Project Board retains control and can review progress. A single stage may be sufficient for a low-risk website update, but the Project Board must still authorize the project and review at key points to maintain the manage by exception principle and overall control.
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Removing the Business Case theme entirely because the project is low-risk and internal.
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case theme must always be present in a PRINCE2 project; it justifies the project and ensures it remains viable. Even for a low-risk internal website update, a Business Case is necessary to demonstrate value and justify the investment. Removing it would violate the continued business justification principle.
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Combining roles, such as having the Project Manager also act as the Team Manager, provided there is no conflict of interest.
Why this is correct
Combining roles is a common tailoring approach for small projects, as it reduces overhead while maintaining clear accountability. In this low-risk website update, having the Project Manager also act as Team Manager is acceptable if there is no conflict of interest, as it aligns with the principle of defined roles and responsibilities while being proportionate to the project's size.
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