PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which document is the key output of the Initiating a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the Project Brief (output of Starting Up a Project) and the Project Initiation Documentation (output of Initiating a Project), trapping candidates who confuse the two or think the Business Case is the key output of initiation.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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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 Risk Register, to define the project's scope, objectives, and controls. This document is used to confirm that the project is viable and to obtain authorization to proceed.
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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Project Brief
Why it's wrong here
The Project Brief is an output of Starting Up a Project, not Initiating a Project.
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Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
Stage Plans are created later, during Managing a Stage Boundary.
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Project Initiation Documentation
Why this is correct
The PID is the key output of Initiating a Project.
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is developed earlier and refined, but the PID is the main output of the process.
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