PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which practice defines the project management team structure?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PRINCE2 Foundation exam often tests the distinction between 'Organising' (structure and roles) and 'Plans' (scheduling and resources), leading candidates to confuse the practice that defines the team with the one that defines the work breakdown.
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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Organising
The Organising practice defines the project management team structure, including roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines. It establishes who is accountable for key decisions and how the team is organized to deliver the project. This is distinct from other practices that focus on justification, planning, or monitoring.
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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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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case practice establishes the justification, benefits and costs that make the project worthwhile; it does not define team roles or structure. It is tempting because the business case underpins the project's viability, but the Organisation practice is what defines the project management team structure.
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Plans
Why it's wrong here
The Plans practice covers producing and maintaining the project, stage and team plans; it does not define the team structure or role assignments. It is tempting because plans address who does what and when, but the Organisation practice is what establishes the project management team structure and responsibilities.
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Progress
Why it's wrong here
The Progress practice monitors and compares actual achievement against the plan, covering tolerances, issues and reporting. It does not define the team structure. It is tempting because progress work involves the team delivering, but the Organisation practice is what establishes roles, responsibilities and the project management team structure.
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Organising
Why this is correct
Organising is the practice that defines the project management team structure, including roles, responsibilities and the project board. It satisfies the stem's requirement by establishing accountability and reporting lines, which is precisely what the Organising practice covers within PRINCE2.
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