PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2F Questions 1576–1599 | Page 22/22

1576

MCQhard

Which of the following best describes the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?

A.There is no difference; they are the same

B.Risk owner manages the risk; risk actionee implements planned responses

C.Risk owner identifies the risk; risk actionee logs it

D.Risk owner is always the Project Manager; risk actionee is a team member

AnswerB

Correct: owner manages, actionee does the work.

Why this answer

The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk; the risk actionee is responsible for carrying out specific actions.

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1577

MCQmedium

Which PRINCE2 role is responsible for ensuring that the project's products meet the required quality criteria?

A.Project Manager

B.Senior User

C.Project Assurance

D.Senior Supplier

AnswerB

The Senior User defines the desired outcomes and ensures that the products meet quality expectations.

Why this answer

The Senior User is responsible for specifying the required quality criteria for the project's products and ensuring that the delivered products meet those criteria. This role represents the interests of those who will use the project's outputs and is accountable for defining acceptance standards and verifying that products satisfy the defined quality expectations.

Exam trap

PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the roles responsible for defining quality criteria (Senior User) versus those responsible for performing quality activities (Project Manager) or providing independent assurance (Project Assurance), leading candidates to confuse the 'doing' with the 'owning' of quality.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because the Project Manager is responsible for managing the project on a day-to-day basis and ensuring that quality management activities are performed, but not for defining or verifying the quality criteria themselves. Option C is wrong because Project Assurance provides independent oversight and checks that the project is being conducted correctly, but it does not own the quality criteria for the products. Option D is wrong because the Senior Supplier is responsible for providing the resources and expertise to create the products, not for defining or verifying the quality criteria that the products must meet.

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1578

MCQeasy

Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?

A.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)

B.Senior User

C.Project Assurance

D.Project Manager

AnswerA

The SRO owns the Business Case and is accountable for its viability throughout the project.

Why this answer

The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is accountable for the Business Case and ensuring it remains viable. The Project Manager maintains it day-to-day, but the SRO owns it. This is a key PRINCE2 principle.

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1579

MCQhard

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Highlight Report?

A.It is a report from the Team Manager to the Project Manager on work package progress

B.It is a report from the Project Manager to the Project Board on stage progress

C.It is a report used to escalate tolerance deviations

D.It is a report from the Project Board to stakeholders on overall project status

AnswerB

Correct: the Highlight Report informs the Board.

Why this answer

The Highlight Report is a periodic report from the Project Manager to the Project Board, summarizing progress against the current stage plan.

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1580

MCQmedium

What is the purpose of the Closing a Project process?

A.To create the Lessons Report and disband the team

B.To authorize the final stage of the project

C.To ensure the project is closed in a controlled way

D.To hand over the project's products to the operational environment and review benefits

AnswerC

Correct. The purpose is to provide a controlled closure, including handover and lessons learned.

Why this answer

The purpose of Closing a Project is to provide a fixed point to verify that all project products have been accepted, confirm that the project has met its objectives, and recommend project closure.

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1581

MCQeasy

Which register is used to record all identified risks that may affect the project?

A.Quality Register

B.Configuration Item Record

C.Risk Register

D.Issue Register

AnswerC

The Risk Register records all project risks.

Why this answer

The Risk Register is the PRINCE2 management product used to record and track all identified risks that could affect the project. It captures details such as risk description, probability, impact, proximity, and planned responses, ensuring risks are managed proactively throughout the project lifecycle.

Exam trap

The trap here is confusing the Risk Register with the Issue Register, as both deal with events affecting the project, but risks are future uncertainties while issues are current problems that have already occurred.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because the Quality Register records quality management activities, such as planned quality checks and their results, not risks. Option B is wrong because the Configuration Item Record tracks the status and version of individual products or components under configuration management, not risks. Option D is wrong because the Issue Register logs issues (unplanned events requiring management action), but risks are potential future events, not current issues.

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1582

MCQmedium

A project is in the initiation stage. The project manager identifies that the project's objectives are not aligned with the corporate strategy. Which management product should the project manager review to address this issue?

A.Project Brief

B.Risk Register

C.Business Case

D.Project Plan

AnswerA

The Project Brief outlines the project's objectives and should align with corporate strategy.

Why this answer

The Project Brief is the correct management product to review because it contains the high-level project definition, including the project objectives and how they align with corporate strategy. During the initiation stage, if the objectives are misaligned, the Project Brief provides the basis for reassessing the project's justification and strategic fit before proceeding further.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Business Case with the Project Brief, but the Business Case is developed later in the initiation stage and does not serve as the initial check for strategic alignment.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B is wrong because the Risk Register is a log of identified risks and their management actions, not a document that defines or aligns project objectives with corporate strategy. Option C is wrong because the Business Case focuses on the project's justification and benefits, but it is derived from the Project Brief and does not itself contain the initial strategic alignment check. Option D is wrong because the Project Plan details how the project will be executed, including timelines and resources, but it does not address the alignment of objectives with corporate strategy.

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1583

MCQmedium

What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

A.To manage product delivery by teams

B.To plan the initiation stage

C.To provide the Project Board with information to decide whether to continue with the project

D.To accept the Work Package from the Project Manager

AnswerC

The process produces an End Stage Report and next Stage Plan for Board decision.

Why this answer

Managing a Stage Boundary enables the Project Board to review progress, approve the next stage plan, and update the Business Case.

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1584

MCQmedium

In the Organising practice, what is the role of Project Assurance?

A.To provide independent monitoring of all aspects of the project

B.To ensure the project meets the needs of the users

C.To provide administrative support to the Project Manager

D.To approve stage plans and exception plans

AnswerA

Project Assurance is independent of the Project Manager and provides objective oversight.

Why this answer

Project Assurance provides independent oversight to ensure that the project is being managed correctly, separate from management and delivery.

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1585

MCQhard

Which of the following is a threat response type in PRINCE2?

A.Avoid

B.Reject

C.Mitigate

D.Exploit

AnswerA

Avoid is a PRINCE2 threat response.

Why this answer

PRINCE2 defines specific threat response types: avoid, reduce, fallback, transfer, accept, and share. 'Mitigate' is not a PRINCE2 term; 'reduce' is used instead.

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1586

MCQeasy

Which process is used by the Project Board to give ad-hoc direction to the project?

A.Managing Product Delivery

B.Controlling a Stage

C.Managing a Stage Boundary

D.Directing a Project

AnswerD

DP includes the activity 'Give ad-hoc direction'.

Why this answer

The Directing a Project process is specifically designed for the Project Board to provide overall direction and control, including making key decisions and issuing ad-hoc instructions outside of the regular stage management cycle. It covers activities like authorizing initiation, stage plans, and project closure, as well as giving ad-hoc direction to the project manager when needed.

Exam trap

PeopleCert often tests the distinction between processes owned by the Project Board (Directing a Project) versus those owned by the project manager (Controlling a Stage, Managing a Stage Boundary) to trap candidates who confuse management levels.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Managing Product Delivery is the process used by the team manager to manage the work of creating project products and does not involve the Project Board giving direction. Option B is wrong because Controlling a Stage is the process used by the project manager to monitor and control the day-to-day work within a stage, not for the Board to give ad-hoc direction. Option C is wrong because Managing a Stage Boundary is the process used by the project manager to prepare a stage plan and provide information to the Board for end-stage assessment, not for ad-hoc direction.

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1587

MCQhard

A project has identified a risk that a supplier may go bankrupt. The Project Manager decides to purchase insurance against this possibility. Which risk response type has been applied?

A.Transfer

B.Accept

C.Share

D.Reduce

AnswerA

Purchasing insurance transfers the financial risk to the insurer.

Why this answer

Transfer is the correct risk response because the Project Manager is shifting the financial impact of the supplier bankruptcy risk to a third party (the insurance company). In PRINCE2, Transfer involves passing the risk to another party, often through insurance or contractual terms, without eliminating the risk itself. This response type is appropriate when the risk cannot be reduced or avoided but can be financially covered by an insurer.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates confuse Transfer with Reduce, thinking that buying insurance reduces the risk impact, but PRINCE2 specifically categorizes insurance as Transfer because the financial liability is shifted to another party, not reduced internally.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B (Accept) is wrong because Accept means the risk is acknowledged but no proactive action is taken; purchasing insurance is a proactive measure, not passive acceptance. Option C (Share) is wrong because Share involves partnering with another party to jointly manage the risk (e.g., a joint venture), whereas insurance transfers the entire financial burden to the insurer. Option D (Reduce) is wrong because Reduce involves taking actions to lower the probability or impact of the risk (e.g., diversifying suppliers), not transferring it to a third party.

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1588

MCQeasy

In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for ensuring that the business case is maintained and that the project remains viable?

A.Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)

B.Senior Supplier

C.Senior User

D.Project Manager

AnswerA

The Executive (SRO) is accountable for the business case and its viability.

Why this answer

The Senior Responsible Owner (Executive) is the single person accountable for the business case and for ensuring that the project remains viable throughout its lifecycle. They own the business justification and have the authority to stop the project if it no longer meets the organization's objectives or if the costs outweigh the benefits.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Project Manager's responsibility for day-to-day management with the Executive's accountability for the business case, leading them to incorrectly select the Project Manager as the owner of business viability.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B (Senior Supplier) is wrong because the Senior Supplier represents the interests of those providing the project's products and is responsible for the quality of deliverables, not for maintaining the business case or viability. Option C (Senior User) is wrong because the Senior User represents the interests of those who will use the project's outputs and specifies the requirements, but does not own the business justification. Option D (Project Manager) is wrong because the Project Manager manages the day-to-day work and reports to the Project Board, but the accountability for the business case and project viability rests with the Executive, not the Project Manager.

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1589

MCQmedium

A project manager is reviewing a project that has been running for three months. The business case was approved with a cost tolerance of +/- 10%. The project has already spent 95% of the budget but has only completed 40% of the scope. The project board is meeting to decide the project's fate. The project manager should advise the board to:

A.Request a budget increase and complete the project

B.Continue as planned but monitor costs more tightly

C.Recommend closure of the project because the business case is no longer viable

D.Proceed with an exception plan without board approval

AnswerC

PRINCE2 requires ongoing business case validation; if the project cannot deliver benefits within tolerance, closure is appropriate.

Why this answer

The project has consumed 95% of the budget while delivering only 40% of the scope, making the original business case no longer viable. PRINCE2 requires continuous business justification; if the costs outweigh the benefits, the project should be closed. The project manager must advise the board to close the project as continuing would waste further resources.

Exam trap

PeopleCert often tests the misconception that a project can be saved by simply requesting more budget or monitoring costs, but PRINCE2 demands that the business case be re-evaluated when tolerance is breached, and if it is no longer viable, the project must be closed.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because requesting a budget increase without reassessing the business case ignores the fundamental PRINCE2 principle of continued business justification; the board must first determine if the revised costs still deliver acceptable benefits. Option B is wrong because continuing as planned with tighter cost monitoring does not address the severe budget overrun (95% spent for 40% scope) and violates the principle of managing by stages, as the current stage is already out of tolerance. Option D is wrong because an exception plan must be approved by the project board; proceeding without board approval bypasses the PRINCE2 control process and the board's authority to decide the project's fate.

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1590

MCQhard

What is the difference between the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) and a Project Sponsor?

A.The SRO is a member of the Project Board; the Sponsor is not

B.The SRO is a PRINCE2 role; 'Project Sponsor' is not a PRINCE2 term

C.They are the same role with different names

D.The Project Sponsor is more senior than the SRO

AnswerB

PRINCE2 uses SRO, not sponsor.

Why this answer

PRINCE2 defines the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) as the single person accountable for the business case and overall project success, and it is a formal role within the PRINCE2 Project Board. 'Project Sponsor' is a generic term used in many organizations but is not a defined role in the PRINCE2 methodology. Therefore, the key difference is that the SRO is a specific PRINCE2 role, while 'Project Sponsor' is not part of the PRINCE2 terminology.

Exam trap

The trap here is that many candidates assume 'Project Sponsor' is a standard PRINCE2 role because it is widely used in industry, but PRINCE2 specifically uses 'Senior Responsible Owner' (or 'Executive') and does not include 'Project Sponsor' in its role definitions, making option B the only technically accurate answer.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because in PRINCE2, the SRO (Executive) is indeed a member of the Project Board, but the statement that the Sponsor is not a member is misleading—'Project Sponsor' is not a PRINCE2 term, so it cannot be evaluated as a board member within the framework. Option C is wrong because the SRO and a Project Sponsor are not the same role; the SRO is a defined PRINCE2 role with specific responsibilities (e.g., owning the business case), while 'Project Sponsor' is an ambiguous, non-PRINCE2 term that may refer to different roles in different organizations. Option D is wrong because PRINCE2 does not define a 'Project Sponsor' role, so there is no basis for comparing seniority; within PRINCE2, the SRO is the most senior role on the Project Board, but the statement implies a hierarchy that does not exist in the methodology.

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1591

MCQeasy

What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?

A.To check if the project is worthwhile and can be delivered

B.To manage the day-to-day activities of the project

C.To close the project in a controlled manner

D.To produce the Project Initiation Documentation

AnswerA

Correct. SU ensures basic conditions exist before initiating.

Why this answer

Starting Up a Project is a pre-project process to ensure that the project has a viable business justification and that the necessary people and resources are available before committing to the full initiation stage.

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1592

MCQmedium

What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

A.To plan the next stage and review the Business Case

B.To close the project

C.To initiate the project

D.To control the day-to-day activities of a stage

AnswerA

The process produces a Stage Plan for the next stage and reviews the business case.

Why this answer

The Managing a Stage Boundary process is designed to provide the Project Board with sufficient information to review the current stage's performance, approve the next stage plan, and reassess the continued viability of the project by reviewing the Business Case. This process ensures that the project remains aligned with its business justification before committing resources to the next stage.

Exam trap

PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between processes that operate within a stage (Controlling a Stage) versus processes that occur at the end of a stage (Managing a Stage Boundary), leading candidates to confuse day-to-day control with stage-end planning and review.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B is wrong because closing the project is the purpose of the Closing a Project process, not Managing a Stage Boundary. Option C is wrong because initiating the project is the purpose of the Initiating a Project process, which occurs before any stage boundaries. Option D is wrong because controlling the day-to-day activities of a stage is the purpose of the Controlling a Stage process, which operates within a stage, not at its boundary.

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1593

MCQhard

A project's Stage Plan shows the work for the next stage. Which plan details the work for a team to produce one or more products?

A.Stage Plan

B.Exception Plan

C.Project Plan

D.Team Plan

AnswerD

A Team Plan details the work for a team to deliver products assigned in a Work Package.

Why this answer

A Team Plan is created by the Team Manager to detail the work needed to deliver the products assigned in a Work Package. Stage Plans cover an entire stage; the Project Plan covers the whole project; Exception Plans replace a plan when tolerances are exceeded.

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1594

Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 principles?

Select 2 answers

A.Tailor to suit the project environment

B.Focus on products

C.Manage by phases

D.Document everything

E.Assign all roles to one person

AnswersA, B

This is a PRINCE2 principle.

Why this answer

'Tailor to suit the project environment' is one of the seven PRINCE2 principles. This principle requires that the method be adapted to the specific context, complexity, size, and risk of the project, ensuring the framework remains relevant and practical without unnecessary overhead.

Exam trap

PeopleCert often tests the distinction between PRINCE2 principles and themes, so the trap here is that 'Manage by phases' sounds like a principle but is actually a misinterpretation of the 'Manage by stages' principle, and 'Document everything' seems logical but is not a formal principle.

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1595

Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are activities performed in the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

Select 2 answers

A.Authorise a Work Package

B.Produce the Project Brief

C.Update the Business Case

D.Plan the next stage

E.Deliver a product

AnswersC, D

Business Case is reviewed and updated in SB.

Why this answer

The Managing a Stage Boundary process is used to provide information to the Project Board on the performance of the current stage and to request approval to proceed to the next stage. Updating the Business Case (C) is a key activity to ensure the project remains viable, and planning the next stage (D) is essential for preparing the detailed Stage Plan for the upcoming work.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse the activities of Managing a Stage Boundary with those of Controlling a Stage or Initiating a Project, particularly mixing up Work Package authorization and stage boundary planning.

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1596

MCQmedium

A project is forecast to exceed its stage cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?

A.Continue and report in the next Highlight Report

B.Close the project

C.Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board

D.Increase the project budget and continue

AnswerC

PM escalates via Exception Report for decision.

Why this answer

PRINCE2's management by exception requires escalation via an Exception Report when tolerances are forecast to be breached.

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1597

Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO of the following are purposes of the Managing Product Delivery process?

Select 2 answers

A.To plan the next stage

B.To accept and execute Work Packages

C.To manage stage boundaries

D.To close the project

E.To deliver completed products to the Project Manager

AnswersB, E

Core purpose of MP.

Why this answer

The Managing Product Delivery process is designed to control the link between the Project Manager and the Team Manager(s) by accepting Work Packages and ensuring that the products defined within them are completed and delivered back to the Project Manager. Option B correctly identifies the acceptance and execution of Work Packages as a core purpose, and option E correctly identifies the delivery of completed products as the output of this process.

Exam trap

PRINCE2 exams often test the distinction between process purposes, so the trap here is confusing the purpose of Managing Product Delivery with the purposes of Managing a Stage Boundary or Closing a Project, which are higher-level management processes.

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1598

MCQhard

In PRINCE2, what is the key difference between Project Assurance and a quality review?

A.Project Assurance ensures quality; quality review ensures business case viability

B.There is no difference; they are the same thing

C.Project Assurance is performed by the Project Manager; quality review is performed by the team

D.Project Assurance is a role; quality review is a technique

AnswerD

Project Assurance is a defined role in the project management team; quality review is a technique for product evaluation.

Why this answer

Project Assurance is a role within the PRINCE2 management structure, responsible for monitoring all aspects of the project's performance and products independently of the Project Manager. A quality review, on the other hand, is a specific technique used to assess the quality of a product against its defined quality criteria. Therefore, the key difference is that one is a role and the other is a technique.

Exam trap

The trap here is confusing a role (Project Assurance) with a technique (quality review), as both involve checking quality, but PRINCE2 explicitly separates them into different components of the management system.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Project Assurance ensures that the project is being conducted properly across all management themes (including business case viability), not just quality, while a quality review is a technique focused on product quality, not business case viability. Option B is wrong because Project Assurance and a quality review are fundamentally different concepts: one is a role (who does it) and the other is a technique (how it is done). Option C is wrong because Project Assurance is performed by individuals independent of the Project Manager (often from the Project Board or external), not by the Project Manager, and a quality review is performed by a review team that includes the producer, reviewers, and a chair, not solely by the team.

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1599

MCQeasy

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Business Case remains viable throughout the project?

A.Project Manager

B.Senior Supplier

C.Senior User

D.Executive

AnswerD

The Executive owns the Business Case and is responsible for its viability.

Why this answer

The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is accountable for the Business Case and ensuring its ongoing viability.

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PRINCE2 Foundation (PRINCE2F) — Questions 1576–1599