PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
During the Initiating a Project process, the project manager identifies that the business case relies on a key supplier delivering critical components by a fixed date. However, the supplier has a history of delays. What should the project manager do?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the misconception that a risk can be handled informally or deferred to later stages, but PRINCE2 requires formal recording and planning of risks during the Initiating a Project process to ensure they are managed from the start.
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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Record the risk in the risk register and plan a response in the risk management approach
In PRINCE2, the risk register is the central repository for recording all identified risks, and the risk management approach defines how risks will be managed throughout the project. During the Initiating a Project process, the project manager must formally document the supplier delay risk and plan appropriate responses (e.g., mitigation, contingency) within the risk management approach. This ensures the risk is actively managed rather than ignored or deferred, aligning with PRINCE2's principle of continued business justification.
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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Proceed with the plan as the supplier has always delivered eventually
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring a known risk is not PRINCE2 best practice.
- ✗
Adjust the business case to remove the supplier dependency
Why it's wrong here
Changing the business case requires formal change control.
- ✗
Ask the project board to approve the project with a note about the risk
Why it's wrong here
The project board should be informed, but the risk must be formally recorded.
- ✓
Record the risk in the risk register and plan a response in the risk management approach
Why this is correct
Risks must be formally recorded and managed.
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Variation 1. During the Initiation Stage, the project manager identifies that the selected team lacks experience with the chosen technology. What should the project manager do?
medium- A.Replace the team members with experienced ones
- B.Escalate to the Project Board for decision
- C.Update the Project Plan to include training
- ✓ D.Update the Risk Register and plan a response
Why D: The lack of experience with the chosen technology is a risk to the project, not an immediate issue. During the Initiation Stage, the project manager should formally record this risk in the Risk Register and plan an appropriate response, such as training or mentoring, to manage the uncertainty. This aligns with PRINCE2's principle of managing by stages and the requirement to identify and respond to risks proactively.
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