PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
The Project Board has given ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager. In which process does this occur?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'Controlling a Stage' (the Project Manager's process for reporting and managing) with 'Directing a Project' (the Board's process for giving direction), because both involve communication between the Board and Project Manager, but only the latter includes ad-hoc direction.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Directing a Project
The 'Directing a Project' process covers the Project Board's decision-making responsibilities, including providing ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager. This process runs from project initiation to closure and is the only process where the Board gives unplanned guidance outside of stage boundaries.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
MP is for Team Managers.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
DP includes ad-hoc direction as a key activity.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
CS is managed by the PM, not the Board.
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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
SU is pre-project; ad-hoc direction occurs after initiation.
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