PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
In the Directing a Project process, when does the project board authorize the project?
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At the end of the Initiating a Project process
The Board authorizes the project after reviewing the PID, which is produced in IP. This is the 'authorize the project' activity in DP.
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At the end of the Starting Up a Project process
Why it's wrong here
After SU, the Board decides whether to initiate, not authorize the full project.
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At the end of the Initiating a Project process
Why this is correct
Correct. The Board authorizes the project (full funding) based on the PID.
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At the end of the Managing a Stage Boundary process
Why it's wrong here
SB is about stage boundaries, not initial authorization.
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At the end of the first stage
Why it's wrong here
The Board authorizes stages, but the project is authorized before the first stage begins.
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