- A
Configuration item records are part of the Project Plan
Why wrong: Configuration item records are maintained in a configuration management system, not in the Project Plan.
- B
Configuration management ensures that the project's products are identified and controlled
This is a primary purpose of configuration management.
- C
The Quality Register is used to record configuration item details
Why wrong: The Quality Register records quality control activities; configuration item details are recorded separately.
- D
The Product Status Account is a report on the status of products
The Product Status Account provides information such as version, status, and location of products.
- E
Configuration management is responsible for ensuring the quality of products
Why wrong: Quality management is responsible for product quality; configuration management focuses on identification and control.
Quick Answer
The correct statements are that the Product Status Account is a report on the status of products and that configuration management tracks changes to products to ensure their integrity. In PRINCE2, configuration management is the technical discipline for controlling a product’s identity, version, and changes across its lifecycle, while the Product Status Account provides a snapshot of each product’s current state, such as version and location. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this topic tests your ability to distinguish configuration management from quality management—a common trap is confusing the Product Status Account with the Quality Register, which records quality inspections, not product status. Remember that configuration management focuses on product integrity and traceability, not quality; think of it as the “library system” for project products, where every item has a unique ID and change history. A useful memory tip: “Status Account shows the ‘where and which version,’ not the ‘how good.’”
PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO of the following statements about configuration management are correct?
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
Configuration management ensures that the project's products are identified and controlled
Options A and C are correct. Configuration management tracks changes to products and ensures their integrity. The Product Status Account is a report that provides information on the status of products. Option B is false because configuration item records are not part of the project plan; they are stored in a configuration management system. Option D is false because configuration management controls the integrity of products, not the quality of the product (quality management does that). Option E is false because the Quality Register is used for quality control records, not configuration management.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Configuration item records are part of the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
Configuration item records are maintained in a configuration management system, not in the Project Plan.
- ✓
Configuration management ensures that the project's products are identified and controlled
Why this is correct
This is a primary purpose of configuration management.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The Quality Register is used to record configuration item details
Why it's wrong here
The Quality Register records quality control activities; configuration item details are recorded separately.
- ✓
The Product Status Account is a report on the status of products
Why this is correct
The Product Status Account provides information such as version, status, and location of products.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configuration management is responsible for ensuring the quality of products
Why it's wrong here
Quality management is responsible for product quality; configuration management focuses on identification and control.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this PRINCE2F question test?
PRINCE2 Practices — This question tests PRINCE2 Practices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configuration management ensures that the project's products are identified and controlled — Options A and C are correct. Configuration management tracks changes to products and ensures their integrity. The Product Status Account is a report that provides information on the status of products. Option B is false because configuration item records are not part of the project plan; they are stored in a configuration management system. Option D is false because configuration management controls the integrity of products, not the quality of the product (quality management does that). Option E is false because the Quality Register is used for quality control records, not configuration management.
What should I do if I get this PRINCE2F question wrong?
Identify which PRINCE2F exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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