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Question 1mediummultiple choice

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A project to build a new bridge is underway. The project board has decided to use a stage plan for the next stage rather than a detailed Gantt chart for the entire project. This approach aligns with which PRINCE2 principle?

Trap 1: Continued business justification

This principle is about business justification.

Trap 2: Learn from experience

This principle is about using lessons.

Trap 3: Focus on products

This principle is about defining products, not stage planning.

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A
Continued business justification
Why wrong: This principle is about business justification.
B
Learn from experience
Why wrong: This principle is about using lessons.
C
Focus on products
Why wrong: This principle is about defining products, not stage planning.
D
Manage by stages
This principle involves planning in stages.

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Question 2mediummatching

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Match each PRINCE2 principle to its description.

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Concepts

Matches

Ensure there is a justifiable reason to start and continue the project.

Seek lessons from previous and current projects.

Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all involved.

Plan, monitor, and control the project on a stage-by-stage basis.

Define tolerances for each objective and delegate authority within those limits.

Trap 1: Manage by Exception: The project manager has unlimited authority…

Incorrect — Manage by Exception actually sets tolerances for time, cost, etc., and escalates deviations.

Trap 2: Tailor to Suit the Project Environment: The project must follow a…

Incorrect — the principle Tailor to Suit the Project Environment requires adapting PRINCE2 to the project's context.

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A
Continued Business Justification: The project must have a valid business justification that is reviewed regularly.
The Continued Business Justification principle ensures the project remains viable by regularly reviewing the business case.
B
Learn from Experience: Lessons are actively sought and applied throughout the project.
The Learn from Experience principle emphasizes using lessons from previous projects and current experience.
C
Defined Roles and Responsibilities: Each project has defined roles and responsibilities for all participants.
This principle ensures clear accountability and authority, with roles like Executive, Senior User, etc.
D
Manage by Stages: The project is planned, supervised, and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis.
Managing by stages allows for control and review at key decision points.
E
Manage by Exception: The project manager has unlimited authority without any tolerances.
Why wrong: Incorrect — Manage by Exception actually sets tolerances for time, cost, etc., and escalates deviations.
F
Tailor to Suit the Project Environment: The project must follow a standard approach without adjustment.
Why wrong: Incorrect — the principle Tailor to Suit the Project Environment requires adapting PRINCE2 to the project's context.

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Question 3mediummultiple choice

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A project manager is reviewing the business case for a new software development project. The project is expected to generate significant revenue, but the initial investment is high. According to PRINCE2, which principle is MOST directly being applied when the project manager ensures that the business case remains viable throughout the project?

Trap 1: Manage by stages

This principle is about planning in stages, not about justification.

Trap 2: Learn from experience

This principle is about using lessons, not justification.

Trap 3: Tailor to suit the project environment

This principle is about adapting processes, not justification.

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A
Manage by stages
Why wrong: This principle is about planning in stages, not about justification.
B
Learn from experience
Why wrong: This principle is about using lessons, not justification.
C
Continued business justification
This principle ensures the business case is kept under review.
D
Tailor to suit the project environment
Why wrong: This principle is about adapting processes, not justification.

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Question 4hardmultiple choice

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During a project, a key stakeholder raises a concern that the project scope has expanded significantly without formal approval. The project manager realizes that changes have been implemented informally. Which PRINCE2 principle has been violated?

Trap 1: Defined roles and responsibilities

Roles might have been defined.

Trap 2: Continued business justification

The business case might still be valid.

Trap 3: Learn from experience

Lessons are not the primary concern.

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A
Defined roles and responsibilities
Why wrong: Roles might have been defined.
B
Continued business justification
Why wrong: The business case might still be valid.
C
Manage by stages
Changes must be managed within stage boundaries.
D
Learn from experience
Why wrong: Lessons are not the primary concern.

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Question 5easymultiple choice

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A project team is working on a complex infrastructure project. The project manager wants to ensure that the project is tailored appropriately. According to PRINCE2, which principle addresses the need to adapt PRINCE2 to the project's specific context?

Trap 1: Continued business justification

This principle is about business justification.

Trap 2: Focus on products

This principle is about defining and delivering products.

Trap 3: Manage by stages

This principle is about stage-based planning.

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A
Continued business justification
Why wrong: This principle is about business justification.
B
Focus on products
Why wrong: This principle is about defining and delivering products.
C
Manage by stages
Why wrong: This principle is about stage-based planning.
D
Tailor to suit the project environment
This principle ensures PRINCE2 is adapted appropriately.

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Question 6hardmultiple choice

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A project manager notices that the project's product descriptions are being created after the products have already been developed. Which PRINCE2 principle is being ignored?

Trap 1: Learn from experience

Lessons are not the issue.

Trap 2: Tailor to suit the project environment

Tailoring is not the issue.

Trap 3: Manage by stages

Stage management is not directly relevant.

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A
Learn from experience
Why wrong: Lessons are not the issue.
B
Focus on products
Products must be defined before development.
C
Tailor to suit the project environment
Why wrong: Tailoring is not the issue.
D
Manage by stages
Why wrong: Stage management is not directly relevant.

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Question 7mediummulti select

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Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 principles?

Trap 1: Risk management

This is a theme, not a principle.

Trap 2: Configuration management

This is a practice, not a principle.

Trap 3: Waterfall methodology

This is not a PRINCE2 principle.

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A
Risk management
Why wrong: This is a theme, not a principle.
B
Configuration management
Why wrong: This is a practice, not a principle.
C
Continued business justification
This is a PRINCE2 principle.
D
Waterfall methodology
Why wrong: This is not a PRINCE2 principle.
E
Manage by stages
This is a PRINCE2 principle.

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Question 8hardmulti select

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Which THREE of the following are PRINCE2 principles?

Trap 1: Plans

This is a theme, not a principle.

Trap 2: Business Case

This is a management product, not a principle.

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A
Tailor to suit the project environment
This is a PRINCE2 principle.
B
Plans
Why wrong: This is a theme, not a principle.
C
Focus on products
This is a PRINCE2 principle.
D
Business Case
Why wrong: This is a management product, not a principle.
E
Learn from experience
This is a PRINCE2 principle.

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Question 9easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. Which principle is not being applied in the project?

Network Topology

Trap 1: Manage by stages

The output shows Manage by Stages: YES.

Trap 2: Tailor to suit the project environment

The output shows Tailor to Suit the Project Environment: YES.

Trap 3: Focus on products

The output shows Focus on Products: YES.

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A
Manage by stages
Why wrong: The output shows Manage by Stages: YES.
B
Tailor to suit the project environment
Why wrong: The output shows Tailor to Suit the Project Environment: YES.
C
Learn from experience
The output shows Learn from Experience: NO.
D
Focus on products
Why wrong: The output shows Focus on Products: YES.

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Question 10mediummultiple choice

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

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

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
  }
}

Trap 1: Focus on products

Focus on products is present and set to true.

Trap 2: Manage by exception

Manage by exception is present and true.

Trap 3: All principles are applied

Manage by stages is false, so not all are applied.

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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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Question 11hardmultiple choice

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You are the project manager for a large-scale IT infrastructure project for a multinational corporation. The project involves deploying new servers across 20 countries, with a budget of $5 million and a timeline of 18 months. The project has been running for 6 months and is currently in its second stage. The project board consists of the executive, senior user, and senior supplier. Recently, the senior user has been raising concerns that the project is not delivering the expected benefits, and the business case may no longer be viable due to changes in market conditions. The senior supplier argues that the project should continue because significant resources have already been invested. The executive is undecided. As the project manager, you need to advise the project board on the best course of action based on PRINCE2 principles. Which of the following should you recommend?

Trap 1: Postpone the decision until the end of the current stage to conduct…

While stage reviews are important, the business case should be reviewed as soon as concerns arise.

Trap 2: Tailor the continued business justification principle to allow the…

Principles cannot be tailored; they are universal and must be applied.

Trap 3: Continue with the project as planned because significant investment…

This ignores the continued business justification principle; sunk costs should not justify continuation.

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A
Postpone the decision until the end of the current stage to conduct a full review.
Why wrong: While stage reviews are important, the business case should be reviewed as soon as concerns arise.
B
Request the project board to review and update the business case immediately. If it is no longer viable, recommend stopping the project.
This aligns with the continued business justification principle.
C
Tailor the continued business justification principle to allow the project to continue due to its strategic importance.
Why wrong: Principles cannot be tailored; they are universal and must be applied.
D
Continue with the project as planned because significant investment has already been made.
Why wrong: This ignores the continued business justification principle; sunk costs should not justify continuation.

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Question 12mediumdrag order

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Drag and drop the steps of the PRINCE2 Starting up a Project process into the correct order.

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Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

Trap 1: 1

This order is incorrect because the Business Case should be prepared after the project management team is appointed; the team contributes to the business case. Placing it before team appointment can lead to an unrealistic outline.

Trap 2: 1

This order is incorrect because capturing previous lessons should occur before designing the team to ensure lessons are incorporated into team roles and responsibilities. Skipping lessons early may repeat past mistakes.

Trap 3: 1

This order is incorrect because the project approach should be selected based on the outline Business Case, not before it. The business case justifies the project and influences the choice of approach.

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A
1. Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager, 2. Capture previous lessons, 3. Design and appoint the project management team, 4. Prepare the outline Business Case, 5. Select the project approach and assemble the Project Brief
This is the correct order because the PRINCE2 methodology dictates that leadership roles are established first, then lessons are reviewed, the team is built, the business case is outlined, and finally the approach is selected to define how the project will proceed.
B
1. Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager, 2. Capture previous lessons, 4. Prepare the outline Business Case, 3. Design and appoint the project management team, 5. Select the project approach and assemble the Project Brief
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because the Business Case should be prepared after the project management team is appointed; the team contributes to the business case. Placing it before team appointment can lead to an unrealistic outline.
C
1. Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager, 3. Design and appoint the project management team, 2. Capture previous lessons, 4. Prepare the outline Business Case, 5. Select the project approach and assemble the Project Brief
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because capturing previous lessons should occur before designing the team to ensure lessons are incorporated into team roles and responsibilities. Skipping lessons early may repeat past mistakes.
D
1. Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager, 2. Capture previous lessons, 3. Design and appoint the project management team, 5. Select the project approach and assemble the Project Brief, 4. Prepare the outline Business Case
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because the project approach should be selected based on the outline Business Case, not before it. The business case justifies the project and influences the choice of approach.

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Question 13mediumdrag order

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Drag and drop the steps to apply the PRINCE2 quality review technique into the correct order.

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Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

Trap 1: Step 1: Plan the quality review, Step 2: Prepare for the review,…

This order is incorrect because preparation (reviewing the product) cannot occur before distribution; reviewers need the product to prepare. The correct sequence requires distribution before preparation.

Trap 2: Step 1: Distribute the product and review invitations, Step 2: Plan…

This order is incorrect because distribution cannot happen before planning; you must first plan who, when, and how the review will occur. Distribution is the second step after planning.

Trap 3: Step 1: Plan the quality review, Step 2: Distribute the product and…

This order is incorrect because the review meeting must occur after preparation; participants need to have reviewed the product individually before the meeting. Preparation is the third step, not the fourth.

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A
Step 1: Plan the quality review, Step 2: Distribute the product and review invitations, Step 3: Prepare for the review, Step 4: Conduct the review meeting, Step 5: Follow up on actions
This is the correct order as per PRINCE2 quality review technique. Planning defines roles and logistics, then distribution ensures reviewers receive the product, preparation allows them to review it individually, the meeting enables collaborative discussion, and follow-up addresses any actions.
B
Step 1: Plan the quality review, Step 2: Prepare for the review, Step 3: Distribute the product and review invitations, Step 4: Conduct the review meeting, Step 5: Follow up on actions
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because preparation (reviewing the product) cannot occur before distribution; reviewers need the product to prepare. The correct sequence requires distribution before preparation.
C
Step 1: Distribute the product and review invitations, Step 2: Plan the quality review, Step 3: Prepare for the review, Step 4: Conduct the review meeting, Step 5: Follow up on actions
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because distribution cannot happen before planning; you must first plan who, when, and how the review will occur. Distribution is the second step after planning.
D
Step 1: Plan the quality review, Step 2: Distribute the product and review invitations, Step 3: Conduct the review meeting, Step 4: Prepare for the review, Step 5: Follow up on actions
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because the review meeting must occur after preparation; participants need to have reviewed the product individually before the meeting. Preparation is the third step, not the fourth.

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Question 14mediummatching

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Match each PRINCE2 principle to its description.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts

Matches

A project must have a justifiable reason to start and remain viable.

Lessons are sought and applied throughout the project.

Clear roles for project team members are defined and agreed.

The project is planned, monitored, and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis.

The project focuses on the delivery of products, not activities.

Trap 1: Continued Business Justification: The project is divided into…

Incorrect — this definition describes the 'Manage by Stages' principle, not 'Continued Business Justification'.

Trap 2: Learn from Experience: Management by exception is applied to…

Incorrect — this definition describes the 'Manage by Exception' principle, not 'Learn from Experience'.

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Continued Business Justification: The project must remain viable in terms of costs vs benefits.
Correctly matches the principle that ensures the project continues to be worthwhile.
B
Learn from Experience: Lessons are sought and recorded throughout the project.
This definition correctly describes the principle of learning from past and current experiences.
C
Manage by Stages: The project is planned and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis.
This aligns with the principle of managing by stages, which allows for incremental control.
D
Focus on Products: The project's primary focus is on defining and delivering products.
This correctly defines the principle that emphasizes product quality and acceptance.
E
Continued Business Justification: The project is divided into manageable stages.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this definition describes the 'Manage by Stages' principle, not 'Continued Business Justification'.
F
Learn from Experience: Management by exception is applied to empower decision-making.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this definition describes the 'Manage by Exception' principle, not 'Learn from Experience'.

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Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles questions

A project to build a new bridge is underway. The project board has decided to use a stage plan for the next stage rather than a detailed Gantt chart for the entire project. This approach aligns with which PRINCE2 principle?

Match each PRINCE2 principle to its description.

During a project, a key stakeholder raises a concern that the project scope has expanded significantly without formal approval. The project manager realizes that changes have been implemented informally. Which PRINCE2 principle has been violated?

A project team is working on a complex infrastructure project. The project manager wants to ensure that the project is tailored appropriately. According to PRINCE2, which principle addresses the need to adapt PRINCE2 to the project's specific context?

A project manager notices that the project's product descriptions are being created after the products have already been developed. Which PRINCE2 principle is being ignored?

Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 principles?

Which THREE of the following are PRINCE2 principles?

Refer to the exhibit. Which principle is not being applied in the project?

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

Exhibit

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