PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
During the Initiation Stage, the project manager identifies that the selected team lacks experience with the chosen technology. What should the project manager do?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse a risk (uncertain future event) with an issue (current problem) and immediately jump to a corrective action like replacing team members or escalating, instead of following the formal risk management procedure of recording and planning a response first.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Update the Risk Register and plan a response
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.
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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Replace the team members with experienced ones
Why it's wrong here
This is a drastic action; the PM should first assess and plan.
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Escalate to the Project Board for decision
Why it's wrong here
Escalation may be needed later, but initially the PM should log the risk.
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Update the Project Plan to include training
Why it's wrong here
Training is a possible response, but first the risk must be documented.
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Update the Risk Register and plan a response
Why this is correct
The PM should first record the risk and then plan how to address it.
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