- A
Initiation Stage Plan
Correct. The plan for the initiation stage is produced in SU.
- B
Project Brief
Correct. The Project Brief is an output of SU.
- C
Benefits Management Approach
Why wrong: Benefits Management Approach is produced in IP.
- D
Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Why wrong: PID is output of IP, not SU.
- E
End Stage Report
Why wrong: End Stage Report is output of SB.
Question 878 of 1,731
Key Outputs of the Starting Up a Project Process
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 processes. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
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
✓
Initiation Stage Plan
The Starting Up a Project process is the pre-project phase where the project board is appointed, the project brief is created, and the initiation stage plan is produced. The Initiation Stage Plan (A) is a direct output because it details the activities, resources, and controls needed for the initiation stage itself, enabling the project board to authorize the next process. The Project Brief (B) is also an output as it captures the initial business justification, scope, and approach, forming the basis for the project mandate and subsequent detailed planning.
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.
- ✓
Initiation Stage Plan
Why this is correct
Correct. The plan for the initiation stage is produced in SU.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Project Brief
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Brief is an output of SU.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Benefits Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
Benefits Management Approach is produced in IP.
- ✗
Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Why it's wrong here
PID is output of IP, not SU.
- ✗
End Stage Report
Why it's wrong here
End Stage Report is output of SB.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Project Brief (output of Starting Up a Project) with the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) (output of Initiating a Project), or mistakenly think the Benefits Management Approach is created early, when it is actually developed during initiation.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
PID is output of IP, not SU.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under PRINCE2, the Starting Up a Project process ensures that the project is viable before committing significant resources; its outputs (Project Brief and Initiation Stage Plan) are reviewed by the project board to decide whether to proceed to initiation. The Project Brief includes the outline business case, project product description, and project approach, while the Initiation Stage Plan covers time, cost, and quality tolerances for the initiation stage. This separation prevents wasted effort on detailed planning for projects that lack a clear business justification or feasibility.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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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PRINCE2 Processes — This question tests PRINCE2 Processes — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Initiation Stage Plan — The Starting Up a Project process is the pre-project phase where the project board is appointed, the project brief is created, and the initiation stage plan is produced. The Initiation Stage Plan (A) is a direct output because it details the activities, resources, and controls needed for the initiation stage itself, enabling the project board to authorize the next process. The Project Brief (B) is also an output as it captures the initial business justification, scope, and approach, forming the basis for the project mandate and subsequent detailed planning.
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8 more ways this is tested on PRINCE2F
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- B.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ C.Daily Log
- D.End Stage Report
- ✓ E.Project Brief
Why C: SU produces the Project Brief, Daily Log, and Initiation Stage Plan. PID is from IP.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.End Project Report
- ✓ B.Project Brief
- C.Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ D.Initiation Stage Plan
- E.Benefits Management Approach
Why B: SU produces the Project Brief, Stage Plan for initiation, and Daily Log. The PID is produced in IP, and the End Project Report is produced in CP.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ B.Project Brief
- C.Project Initiation Documentation
- D.Risk Management Approach
- ✓ E.Daily Log
Why B: The Starting Up a Project process outputs the Project Brief, Daily Log, initiation Stage Plan, and appoints the Executive and Project Manager. The Risk Management Approach is developed later in Initiating a Project.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ B.Project Brief
- ✓ C.Daily Log
- D.Benefits Management Approach
- E.Stage Plan for the first delivery stage
Why B: SU produces the Project Brief, initiation Stage Plan, and Daily Log. The PID is produced in IP, and the Benefits Management Approach is also part of IP.
Variation 5. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ B.Daily Log
- ✓ C.Project Brief
- D.End Project Report
- E.Benefits Management Approach
Why B: The Starting Up a Project process produces the Project Brief and the Daily Log as outputs. The Project Brief provides a high-level overview of the project's justification, scope, and approach, while the Daily Log is used to record informal issues, actions, and events during the startup phase. These are distinct from later-stage documents like the Project Initiation Documentation or End Project Report.
Variation 6. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- ✓ A.Project Brief
- B.Risk Register
- C.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ D.Daily Log
- E.Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Why A: The Starting Up a Project process is the first process in PRINCE2, executed before the project is formally initiated. Its purpose is to ensure that the project has a viable business justification and that the necessary resources are available. The Project Brief is a key output, providing a high-level overview of the project's scope, objectives, and approach. The Daily Log is also an output, used to record informal issues, actions, and events during the project's early stages.
Variation 7. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
easy- ✓ A.Initiation Stage Plan
- B.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ C.Project Brief
- D.End Project Report
- E.Project Initiation Documentation
Why A: The Starting Up a Project process is the first process in PRINCE2, occurring before the project is formally initiated. Its purpose is to ensure that the project has a viable and worthwhile business justification, and that the necessary authorities exist to proceed. The Initiation Stage Plan is a key output because it plans the work required for the Initiation Stage, which is the next step after Starting Up a Project. The Project Brief is also a core output, as it provides a high-level overview of the project's scope, objectives, and approach, which is used to justify proceeding to initiation.
Variation 8. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- B.End Stage Report
- ✓ C.Project Brief
- D.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ E.Initiation Stage Plan
Why C: The Starting Up a Project process is the pre-project phase where the project is evaluated for viability before full initiation. Its key outputs include the Project Brief, which outlines the project's scope, objectives, and approach, and the Initiation Stage Plan, which details the work needed to produce the Project Initiation Documentation. These two outputs are formally defined in PRINCE2 as products of this process.
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