- A
To approve the Stage Plan
Why wrong: Stage Plan approval is done by the Project Board.
- B
To assess whether a product is fit for purpose and identify any defects
This is the purpose of the Quality Review technique.
- C
To create the Product Description
Why wrong: Product Descriptions are created during planning.
- D
To update the Risk Register
Why wrong: Quality Review does not update the Risk Register.
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Purpose of the Quality Review Technique in PRINCE2
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. 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.
What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique in PRINCE2?
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
✓
To assess whether a product is fit for purpose and identify any defects
The Quality Review technique in PRINCE2 is a structured assessment to evaluate whether a product meets its defined quality criteria and is fit for purpose. Its primary purpose is to identify defects and ensure the product is complete and correct before it is approved for use. This aligns with option B, as the review focuses on verifying product quality rather than planning or risk management.
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.
- ✗
To approve the Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
Stage Plan approval is done by the Project Board.
- ✓
To assess whether a product is fit for purpose and identify any defects
Why this is correct
This is the purpose of the Quality Review technique.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
To create the Product Description
Why it's wrong here
Product Descriptions are created during planning.
- ✗
To update the Risk Register
Why it's wrong here
Quality Review does not update the Risk Register.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse the Quality Review technique with other management activities, such as planning or risk management, because PRINCE2 integrates quality checks into multiple processes, but the review's sole purpose is product assessment and defect identification.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Quality Review technique involves a structured meeting with defined roles (e.g., Chair, Presenter, Reviewer) and follows a specific process: preparation, review meeting, and follow-up. It is designed to catch defects early, reducing rework costs, and relies on the Product Description's quality criteria as the benchmark. In practice, this technique is often used for key management products like the Business Case or Project Plan, ensuring they meet stakeholder expectations before formal approval.
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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The correct answer is: To assess whether a product is fit for purpose and identify any defects — The Quality Review technique in PRINCE2 is a structured assessment to evaluate whether a product meets its defined quality criteria and is fit for purpose. Its primary purpose is to identify defects and ensure the product is complete and correct before it is approved for use. This aligns with option B, as the review focuses on verifying product quality rather than planning or risk management.
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Variation 1. In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the Quality Review Technique?
medium- A.To define quality criteria for products
- B.To approve the Project Plan
- C.To assess the project's overall quality management approach
- ✓ D.To review a product's fitness for purpose against its quality criteria
Why D: The Quality Review Technique is a structured method for assessing whether a product meets its quality criteria, involving a presenter, reviewers, and a chair.
Variation 2. What is the purpose of the Quality Review Technique?
medium- ✓ A.To assess whether a product is complete and fit for purpose
- B.To approve the project's quality management approach
- C.To assign quality responsibilities to team members
- D.To identify all quality control activities in the project
Why A: The Quality Review Technique is a team-based review to assess whether a product meets its quality criteria.
Variation 3. What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
easy- A.To plan the quality activities for the project.
- ✓ B.To assess whether the product is fit for purpose by reviewing it against its quality criteria.
- C.To test the product against user acceptance criteria.
- D.To approve the Business Case for the project.
Why B: The Quality Review technique in PRINCE2 is a structured assessment of a product against its predefined quality criteria, ensuring it is fit for purpose before formal approval. Option B correctly identifies this as the technique's primary purpose: to review the product against its quality criteria, not to plan or test broadly.
Variation 4. What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
medium- A.To approve the Project Plan
- B.To establish the project's acceptance criteria
- C.To assign risk owners to identified risks
- ✓ D.To assess whether a product meets its quality criteria and identify errors
Why D: The Quality Review technique is used to assess whether a product meets its quality criteria and to identify errors.
Variation 5. What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
easy- A.To update the Business Case with actual costs
- B.To train users on the new product
- ✓ C.To assess whether a product meets its quality criteria
- D.To finalize the project and approve closure
Why C: The Quality Review technique is a structured review to assess whether a product meets its quality criteria and to identify defects. It is not for updating the Business Case, finalizing the project, or training users.
Variation 6. What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
medium- A.To approve the project's quality management approach
- B.To update the quality register
- ✓ C.To assess the quality of a product and identify defects
- D.To define quality criteria for products
Why C: The Quality Review technique in PRINCE2 is a structured assessment of a product's fitness for purpose. Its primary purpose is to assess the quality of a product and identify any defects, ensuring that the product meets its agreed quality criteria before it is approved. This is a key part of the 'Manage Product Delivery' and 'Quality Management' processes.
Variation 7. What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
easy- ✓ A.To assess whether a product meets its quality criteria
- B.To identify risks in the project
- C.To approve changes to the project scope
- D.To plan quality activities
Why A: The Quality Review technique in PRINCE2 is a structured assessment process that evaluates whether a product meets its predefined quality criteria. It involves a review meeting where the product's producer presents the product to a team of reviewers, who then identify any defects or deviations from the quality criteria. This ensures that the product is fit for purpose before it is formally approved.
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