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Question 1easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. A project has just completed the Starting up a Project process and received authorization to initiate. Which process should the project manager execute next?

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PRINCE2 Process Model:

Starting up a Project (SU)
Initiating a Project (IP)
Directing a Project (DP)
Controlling a Stage (CS)
Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
Closing a Project (CP)

A
Managing Product Delivery
Why wrong: This process is for executing work packages within a stage.
B
Controlling a Stage
Why wrong: This process comes after initiation and stage planning.
C
Initiating a Project
This is the next process after authorization to initiate.
D
Directing a Project
Why wrong: This process runs throughout the project but does not come next in sequence.

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Question 2easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. The project manager is reviewing a completed work package in Stage 2. The actual cost exceeds the planned cost by $5,000. What should the project manager do?

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Project: Alpha
Stage: Stage 2
Work Package: WP-003
Status: Completed
Actual Cost: $45,000
Planned Cost: $40,000
% Complete: 100%

Tolerance: Cost: +/- 10%

A
Update the project plan to reflect the actual cost.
Why wrong: Updating the plan comes after the issue is resolved; first, escalate the exception.
B
Record the actual cost and continue with the project.
Why wrong: The actual cost exceeds tolerance, so an exception report is needed before continuing.
C
Escalate the issue to the project board as an exception.
Since the cost variance exceeds the work package tolerance, the project manager must escalate via an exception report.
D
Accept the variance as the work package is complete.
Why wrong: The variance exceeds the 10% tolerance, so it cannot be accepted without escalation.

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Question 3mediummultiple choice

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Based on the exhibit, what is the current risk exposure of risk R1?

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Exhibit:
Risk Register:
  Risk ID: R1
  Risk Type: Threat
  Risk Description: Key supplier may go out of business
  Probability: Low
  Impact: High
  Risk Owner: Project Manager
  Proximity: Within next stage
  Risk Response: Mitigate - Identify alternative suppliers

A
Low
Why wrong: Low probability and High impact often result in Medium exposure.
B
Very High
Why wrong: Very High is not a standard level in PRINCE2's simple risk scoring.
C
Medium
Low probability combined with High impact typically gives a Medium risk exposure.
D
High
Why wrong: High exposure would require High probability and High impact.

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Question 4easymultiple choice

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Based on the exhibit, what is the purpose of including expected dis-benefits in the Business Case?

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Exhibit:
Business Case:
  Expected Benefits:
    - Reduced operational costs by 15%
    - Improved customer satisfaction score to 90%
  Expected Dis-benefits:
    - Initial investment of $500,000
  Net Benefits: $1,200,000 over 3 years
  Risks:
    - Market changes may affect cost savings (probability: Medium, impact: High)

A
To identify risks that could affect the project
Why wrong: Dis-benefits are not risks; they are certain negative outcomes.
B
To show the full cost of the project including ongoing operational costs
Why wrong: The dis-benefit shown is an initial investment, which is a cost, but the purpose is broader: to show negative impacts.
C
To provide a balanced view of the project's justification
Dis-benefits are included to give a complete picture of the project's value, including both positive and negative outcomes.
D
To document the project's key performance indicators
Why wrong: KPIs are not dis-benefits; they measure performance.

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Question 5mediummultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2 and the Stage Plan for Stage 3. The Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the agreed cost tolerance. According to PRINCE2, what should the project board do?

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Project Board: The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2. The report indicates that the stage has been completed within tolerance, but the next Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the cost tolerance set by the project board. The project board must decide whether to approve the Stage Plan for Stage 3.

A
Approve the Stage Plan as it is, since Stage 2 was completed within tolerance
Why wrong: Approving a plan outside tolerance is not allowed.
B
Reject the Stage Plan and ask the project manager to terminate the project
Why wrong: The board should first ask for an Exception Plan.
C
Ask the project manager to produce an Exception Plan for Stage 3
An Exception Plan is the correct response when a stage plan exceeds tolerance.
D
Lower the cost tolerance for Stage 3 to match the plan
Why wrong: Tolerances are set at the start and should not be changed arbitrarily.

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Question 6mediummultiple choice

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PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record Item ID: CI-103 Product: User Authentication Module Version: 2.1 Status: Under Development Baseline: 2.0 Last Review: 2024-01-15 Owner: Project Support Office

Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?

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PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record
Item ID: CI-103
Product: User Authentication Module
Version: 2.1
Status: Under Development
Baseline: 2.0
Last Review: 2024-01-15
Owner: Project Support Office

Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?

A
Log the defect as an issue and manage it through Controlling a Stage.
Issues are managed during Controlling a Stage.
B
Include the defect in the next Managing a Stage Boundary report.
Why wrong: This is for stage boundaries, not for immediate issue handling.
C
Update the configuration item record and close the project.
Why wrong: Closing the project is not appropriate for a defect.
D
Raise an exception report to the project board for a baseline change.
Why wrong: The product is not baselined; it's under development.

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Question 7hardmultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. According to PRINCE2, to whom should the Team Manager report the potential delay?

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Project Organization:
- Executive: John Smith
- Senior User: Mary Johnson
- Senior Supplier: Tom Brown
- Project Manager: Sarah Lee
- Team Manager: David Wilson (for software development)
- Project Assurance: Peter Black
- Project Support: Emma White

During a team planning session, the software development team reports a potential delay to a key deliverable. The Team Manager, David Wilson, is unsure how to handle this and wants guidance. According to PRINCE2, who should David Wilson report this issue to?

A
The Executive, John Smith
Why wrong: Wrong: The Team Manager does not report directly to the Executive; that is the Project Manager's responsibility.
B
The Project Manager, Sarah Lee
Correct: The Team Manager reports to the Project Manager.
C
The Project Assurance, Peter Black
Why wrong: Wrong: Project Assurance provides independent oversight, not management direction.
D
The Senior User, Mary Johnson
Why wrong: Wrong: The Senior User represents user interests but is not the direct line for team management issues.

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Question 8mediummultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. Which principle is missing from the configuration?

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PRINCE2 Configuration Block:
prince2 {
  project-name "Network Upgrade"
  version 2.0
  principles {
    continued-business-justification true
    learn-from-experience true
    defined-roles-and-responsibilities true
    manage-by-stages false
    manage-by-exception true
    focus-on-products true
    tailor-to-suit-project-environment true
  }
}

A
Manage by stages
Manage by stages is set to false, indicating it is not applied.
B
Focus on products
Why wrong: Focus on products is present and set to true.
C
Manage by exception
Why wrong: Manage by exception is present and true.
D
All principles are applied
Why wrong: Manage by stages is false, so not all are applied.

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Practice scenarios

Refer to the exhibit. A project has just completed the Starting up a Project process and received authorization to initiate. Which process should the project manager execute next?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit. The project manager is reviewing a completed work package in Stage 2. The actual cost exceeds the planned cost by $5,000. What should the project manager do?

Exhibit

Based on the exhibit, what is the current risk exposure of risk R1?

Exhibit

Based on the exhibit, what is the purpose of including expected dis-benefits in the Business Case?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit. The project board is reviewing the End Stage Report for Stage 2 and the Stage Plan for Stage 3. The Stage Plan for Stage 3 exceeds the agreed cost tolerance. According to PRINCE2, what should the project board do?

Exhibit

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Refer to the exhibit. According to PRINCE2, to whom should the Team Manager report the potential delay?

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Refer to the exhibit. Which principle is missing from the configuration?

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