PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Quality Review technique?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the purpose of the Quality Review technique (assessing a product and finding defects) with the broader activities of quality management, such as defining criteria or updating registers, which are separate processes or outputs.
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 assess the quality of a product and identify defects
The Quality Review technique in PRINCE2 is a structured assessment of a product's fitness for purpose. Its primary purpose is to assess the quality of a product and identify any defects, ensuring that the product meets its agreed quality criteria before it is approved. This is a key part of the 'Manage Product Delivery' and 'Quality Management' processes.
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 approve the project's quality management approach
Why it's wrong here
Approving the quality management approach is the Project Board's responsibility.
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To update the quality register
Why it's wrong here
The quality register is updated as a result, but it is not the purpose of the technique.
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To assess the quality of a product and identify defects
Why this is correct
The Quality Review technique is used to review products against their quality criteria.
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To define quality criteria for products
Why it's wrong here
Quality criteria are defined in product descriptions, not in the review.
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