PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
A Project Manager is reviewing the project's progress with the Project Board. The Board asks how the project will ensure that the defined products meet their quality requirements and that the project remains focused on delivering those products rather than just completing activities. Which PRINCE2 principle should the Project Manager cite?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that quality requirements are addressed by the principle of learn from experience, when the specific principle that drives product definition and quality criteria is focus on products.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Focus on products
Focus on products is the PRINCE2 principle that requires the project to be driven by the definition and delivery of products, with agreed quality criteria. It ensures that the project remains focused on what is to be delivered rather than on the activities themselves, and that products meet their quality requirements. The other principles address justification, lessons, roles, stages, tolerances and tailoring, none of which specifically ensures product focus and quality.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Focus on products
Why this is correct
Focus on products requires that the project is driven by the definition and delivery of products, including their quality criteria. The scenario asks how to ensure products meet quality requirements and how to keep the project focused on products rather than activities, which is exactly this principle. Therefore focus on products is the correct answer.
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Tailor to suit the project environment
Why it's wrong here
Tailoring to suit the project environment means adapting PRINCE2 to the project's context. It does not ensure that products meet quality requirements or that the project focuses on products. The scenario is about product-based planning and quality, which is the principle of focus on products.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
Manage by stages requires dividing the project into management stages for review and decision-making. It does not ensure that products meet quality requirements or that the project focuses on products. The scenario is about product definition and quality, which is addressed by the principle of focus on products.
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Learn from experience
Why it's wrong here
Learn from experience requires capturing and applying lessons throughout the project. It does not ensure that products meet quality requirements or that the project focuses on products rather than activities. The scenario is about defining and delivering products with quality criteria, which is the principle of focus on products.
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