Match each PRINCE2 principle to its description.
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A project must have a justifiable reason to start and remain viable.
Lessons are sought and applied throughout the project.
Clear roles for project team members are defined and agreed.
The project is planned, monitored, and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis.
The project focuses on the delivery of products, not activities.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Continued Business Justification: The project must remain viable in terms of costs vs benefits.
The correct matches are: Continued Business Justification: project viability; Learn from Experience: lessons logging; Manage by Stages: stage-by-stage planning; Focus on Products: product delivery. Common confusions include swapping stage management with business justification and exception management with learning from experience.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Continued Business Justification: The project must remain viable in terms of costs vs benefits.
Why this is correct
Correctly matches the principle that ensures the project continues to be worthwhile.
Learn from Experience: Lessons are sought and recorded throughout the project.
Why this is correct
This definition correctly describes the principle of learning from past and current experiences.
Manage by Stages: The project is planned and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis.
Why this is correct
This aligns with the principle of managing by stages, which allows for incremental control.
Focus on Products: The project's primary focus is on defining and delivering products.
Why this is correct
This correctly defines the principle that emphasizes product quality and acceptance.
Continued Business Justification: The project is divided into manageable stages.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this definition describes the 'Manage by Stages' principle, not 'Continued Business Justification'.
Learn from Experience: Management by exception is applied to empower decision-making.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this definition describes the 'Manage by Exception' principle, not 'Learn from Experience'.
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