PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project (SU) process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between 'Starting Up a Project' and 'Initiating a Project' — candidates confuse the SU process (which produces the Project Brief) with the IP process (which produces the PID and detailed plans).
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 ensure that there is a viable and worthwhile project before detailed planning begins
The Starting Up a Project (SU) process is designed to ensure that the project has a viable business justification and is worthwhile before committing significant resources. It answers the question 'Do we have a viable and worthwhile project?' by creating the Project Brief and selecting the Project Manager, not by producing detailed plans or the PID.
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 produce the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Why it's wrong here
The PID is created in the Initiating a Project process, not SU.
- ✓
To ensure that there is a viable and worthwhile project before detailed planning begins
Why this is correct
SU confirms the project is viable and worthwhile before committing to detailed initiation.
- ✗
To authorize the initiation of the project
Why it's wrong here
Authorization is done by the Project Board in the Directing a Project process.
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To produce the Benefits Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Management Approach is created in the Initiating a Project process.
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Variation 1. What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.To approve the project mandate
- B.To manage the delivery of products
- ✓ C.To ensure there is a viable Business Case and that the project team is appointed
- D.To develop the Project Initiation Documentation
Why C: SU ensures that the project has a viable Business Case and that the necessary people are appointed before committing to the full initiation effort.
Variation 2. What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?
easy- ✓ A.To ensure that the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place
- B.To authorise the project
- C.To produce the Project Initiation Documentation
- D.To manage the delivery of products in a stage
Why A: SU is a pre-project process that ensures the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place, including the appointment of the Executive and Project Manager and the creation of the Project Brief.
Variation 3. What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.To appoint the Project Board
- ✓ B.To decide whether to initiate the project
- C.To produce the Project Initiation Documentation
- D.To close the project
Why B: SU ensures that the project has a viable business case and necessary foundation before committing to full initiation. It checks if the project is worthwhile and doable.
Variation 4. What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?
easy- A.To manage the day-to-day activities of the project
- B.To close the project in a controlled manner
- ✓ C.To decide whether to initiate a project and ensure basic conditions exist
- D.To develop the Project Initiation Documentation
Why C: The Starting Up a Project process ensures that the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place, such as having a viable project idea and an appointed Executive and Project Manager. It answers the question 'Do we have a viable and worthwhile project?' before proceeding to initiation.
Variation 5. What is the purpose of the Starting Up a Project process?
easy- A.To hand over the project's products to the operational environment and close the project
- B.To manage the day-to-day activities of the project and produce Highlight Reports
- ✓ C.To ensure that there is a viable and worthwhile project before asking the Project Board to authorize initiation
- D.To establish a solid foundation for the project by creating the Project Initiation Documentation
Why C: The Starting Up a Project process ensures that the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place by answering whether the project is viable and worthwhile, and whether the necessary people are available to proceed.
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