PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Plans practice?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Plans practice with the Quality practice, mistakenly thinking that plans define quality criteria, when in fact plans focus on the sequence and means of product delivery, not the quality standards.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To facilitate communication and control by defining the means of delivering the products
The Plans practice defines the means of delivering the products by establishing a structured approach to planning, including the creation of project and stage plans. This facilitates communication and control by providing a clear roadmap for stakeholders and enabling progress tracking against baselines. It is not about defining quality criteria, managing changes, or assigning roles, which are covered by other PRINCE2 practices.
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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To define the project's quality criteria
Why it's wrong here
Quality criteria are defined and controlled through the Quality practice, not Plans, which addresses the levels, content and updating of plans. It is tempting because quality expectations appear within plan documentation, and this would be correct when the question concerns specifying measurable quality tolerances and acceptance criteria.
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To manage changes to project baselines
Why it's wrong here
Managing changes to baselines belongs to the Change practice, which handles issues and change control; Plans concerns producing and maintaining the project, stage and team plans. It is tempting because baselines are documented in plans, and this would be correct when the question asks which practice authorises and tracks changes to those baselines.
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To define the roles and responsibilities of the project team
Why it's wrong here
Plans practice produces and maintains the project's plans, defining products, schedules and costs across the delivery approaches. Team roles and responsibilities sit within the Organisation practice's role descriptions and project management team structure. It tempts because planning activities do allocate who produces each plan, but that is not the practice's purpose.
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To facilitate communication and control by defining the means of delivering the products
Why this is correct
The Plans practice produces and maintains the project, stage and team plans that define what products will be delivered, by whom, and when. This documented means of delivery underpins communication with stakeholders and provides the baseline for management control.
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