PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 Foundation exams often test the distinction between the Project Brief (created in Starting Up a Project) and the Project Initiation Documentation (created in Initiating a Project), trapping candidates who confuse the input with the output.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The 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 Project Plan, Business Case, and Project Brief—into a single, approved document that defines the project's scope, objectives, and controls. This document is the baseline against which project progress is measured and is formally approved by the Project Board before the project proceeds.
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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The Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan is part of the PID but not the key output alone.
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The Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is refined during Initiating a Project but is not the key output; it is part of the PID.
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The Project Brief
Why it's wrong here
The Project Brief is created in Starting Up a Project.
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The Project Initiation Documentation
Why this is correct
The PID is the key output of Initiating a Project.
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