PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which practice defines the project management team structure and roles?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between 'Organising' (structure/roles) and 'Plans' (schedules/resources), so the trap here is confusing the definition of team roles with the planning of activities and deliverables.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Organising
The Organising practice defines the project management team structure, roles, and responsibilities, including the project board, project manager, and team manager roles. It establishes the project's organizational hierarchy and accountability lines, ensuring clear authority and communication paths.
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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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case practice establishes the justification, benefits, costs and risks that make the project worthwhile; it documents the rationale, not who fills which role. It is tempting because the business case names an executive sponsor, but the project management team structure and role descriptions are defined by the organisation practice.
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Plans
Why it's wrong here
The Plans practice covers producing and maintaining the project, stage and team plans, not defining the team structure and role assignments. It is tempting because planning does involve identifying the resources and people needed, and would be correct when the question asks about product-based planning or scheduling rather than roles.
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Organising
Why this is correct
The Organising practice defines the project management team structure, role descriptions and the three-project-interests principle. This satisfies the stem by specifying who is accountable, responsible and consulted across the Project Board, Project Manager and Team Manager levels.
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Progress
Why it's wrong here
Progress tracks actuals against baselines and forecasts, covering tolerances, checkpoint and end stage reports; it holds no role definitions. It is tempting because progress reporting involves the whole team, but team structure and role responsibilities sit in the organisation practice, which produces the project management team structure and role descriptions.
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Variation 1. Which practice defines the project management team structure?
easy- A.Business Case
- B.Plans
- C.Progress
- ✓ D.Organising
Why D: 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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