PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
A project team is about to begin the first stage of a project. The project board has approved the project initiation documentation. Which process should be used to authorize the work?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the process that creates the PID (Initiating a Project) with the process that authorizes the first stage (Directing a Project). The project board, not the project manager, authorizes the first stage via Directing a Project. Starting Up a Project only compiles the project brief and plans the initiation stage; it does not authorize any stages.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Directing a Project
After the PID is approved, the project board authorizes the work for the first stage via the Directing a Project process, specifically the 'Authorize the project' activity. This process provides the necessary authorization for the project manager to start the first stage. Initiating a Project produces the PID, but authorization to proceed is given by the project board through Directing a Project.
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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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
Starting Up a Project is the pre-project process, not used for authorizing work after PID approval.
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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
Managing Product Delivery controls the link between the project manager and team managers for work package delivery, but the initial authorization comes from Initiating a Project.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
Directing a Project authorizes the overall project, not the specific work in the first stage.
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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
Initiating a Project includes the creation and approval of the PID, which authorizes the work for the first stage.
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