Quick Answer
The answer is the Project Brief and the Daily Log. These are the two formal outputs of the Starting Up a Project process because this process focuses on evaluating the project’s viability before any detailed planning begins. The Project Brief provides the high-level justification, scope, and approach, while the Daily Log captures informal issues and actions during this startup phase. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish pre-initiation outputs from later documents like the Project Initiation Documentation or the Business Case, which are created during the Initiating a Project process. A common trap is confusing the Project Brief with the PID, but remember: the Brief is a starting point, not the final plan. For a memory tip, think “Start with a Brief and a Log” — the Brief gives the big picture, and the Log tracks the daily noise before formal controls kick in.
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?
Project Initiation Documentation
Why wrong: The PID is an output of Initiating a Project.
Daily Log
Correct. The Daily Log is an output of SU.
Project Brief
Correct. The Project Brief is an output of SU.
End Project Report
Why wrong: The End Project Report is an output of Closing a Project.
Benefits Management Approach
Why wrong: The Benefits Management Approach is an output of Initiating a Project.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Daily Log
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.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Project Initiation Documentation
Why it's wrong here
The PID is an output of Initiating a Project.
Daily Log
Why this is correct
Correct. The Daily Log is an output of SU.
Related concept
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Project Brief
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Brief is an output of SU.
Related concept
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End Project Report
Why it's wrong here
The End Project Report is an output of Closing a Project.
Benefits Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Management Approach is an output of Initiating a Project.
Common exam traps
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the outputs of Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project, trapping candidates who confuse the Project Brief (startup) with the Project Initiation Documentation (initiation).
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The PID is an output of Initiating a Project.
Detailed technical explanation
The Starting Up a Project process is the first PRINCE2 process, executed before the project is formally authorized. Its outputs—the Project Brief and Daily Log—are essential for the Project Board to decide whether to proceed to initiation. The Daily Log is a simple, informal log that can later be migrated into the Issue Register or Risk Register if needed, but it remains a key tool for capturing ad-hoc items during startup.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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PRINCE2 Processes — This question tests PRINCE2 Processes — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Daily Log — 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.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy A: SU outputs include the Project Brief, initiation Stage Plan, Daily Log, and appointment of the Executive and PM. The PID and Risk Register are outputs from IP.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
easyWhy A: SU produces the Project Brief and the Stage Plan for the initiation stage. The Daily Log is also created but not a formal output. The PID is from IP.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy C: SU produces the Project Brief, the initiation stage plan, and the Daily Log. The PID is an output of IP, and the Benefits Management Approach is an output of IP.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy A: Starting Up a Project produces the Project Brief, Initiation Stage Plan, and Daily Log. PID and Benefits Management Approach are from Initiating a Project. End Stage Report is from Managing a Stage Boundary.
Variation 5. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy C: SU produces the Project Brief, Daily Log, and Initiation Stage Plan. PID is from IP.
Variation 6. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy 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 7. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy 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 8. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
mediumWhy 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.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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