PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) with its individual components, such as the Business Case or Project Plan, and fail to recognize that the PID is the single, consolidated key output that encompasses all these elements.
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Project Initiation Documentation
The Initiating a Project process is responsible for establishing a solid foundation for the project, and its key output is the Project Initiation Documentation (PID). The PID consolidates all essential information, including the Business Case, Project Plan, and Project Brief, into a single, controlled document that defines the project's scope, objectives, and governance. This document is used to obtain authorization to proceed with the project and serves as the baseline for future decision-making.
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Project Initiation Documentation
Why this is correct
The PID is the comprehensive document.
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Project Brief
Why it's wrong here
The Project Brief is produced during Starting Up a Project.
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is a component of the PID.
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Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan is part of the PID but is not the key output alone.
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