PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which principle of PRINCE2 is being applied when a project is divided into management stages?
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Manage by stages
The principle 'Manage by stages' states that a project should be planned, monitored, and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis. 'Manage by exception' is about tolerances.
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Manage by exception
Why it's wrong here
Manage by exception relates to setting tolerances.
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Focus on products
Why it's wrong here
Focus on products is about defining and delivering products.
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Learn from experience
Why it's wrong here
Learn from experience involves using lessons learned.
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Manage by stages
Why this is correct
This principle requires dividing the project into stages.
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