PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
What is the difference between the Starting Up a Project (SU) and Initiating a Project (IP) processes?
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SU produces the Project Brief; IP produces the Project Initiation Documentation
SU is a pre-project process to decide if the project is viable; IP formally establishes the project and produces the PID.
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SU is performed by the Project Board; IP is performed by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both are primarily performed by the Project Manager, with the Executive appointment in SU.
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SU produces the Project Brief; IP produces the Project Initiation Documentation
Why this is correct
SU outputs the Project Brief; IP outputs the PID.
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SU authorises the project; IP authorises the initiation stage
Why it's wrong here
SU does not authorise; DP authorises initiation.
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There is no difference; they are the same process
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct processes with different purposes.
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