PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which of the following is a key output of the Initiating a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the confusion between inputs and outputs of Initiating a Project, where candidates incorrectly select the Project Brief (an input) or Benefits Management Approach (a component, not the key output) instead of the PID.
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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Project Initiation Documentation
The Project Initiation Documentation (PID) is the key output of the Initiating a Project process, consolidating the business case, project plan, controls, and governance arrangements. It is presented to the project board for 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 input to Initiating a Project, produced during Starting up a Project, so it cannot also be that process's output. It is tempting because the brief does contain the project definition, and would be correct as the key output of Starting up a Project.
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Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Stage Plan for the initiation stage is produced during Starting up a Project; Initiating a Project creates the Project Initiation Documentation and its baselines. It is tempting because stage planning is genuine PRINCE2 activity, and would be correct when planning a subsequent delivery stage within Managing a Stage Boundary.
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Project Initiation Documentation
Why this is correct
The Project Initiation Documentation is assembled during Initiating a Project, consolidating the business case, plans, controls and project approach into the baseline the Project Board authorises. It is the process's principal output, satisfying the stem's request for a key deliverable.
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Benefits Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Management Approach is produced during the Initiating a Project process as part of the business case baseline, so it is a valid output there. The question's expected answer is the Project Initiation Documentation, which consolidates the PID and is the primary output.
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