PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question

Which process includes the activity of 'authorizing a Work Package'?

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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Controlling a Stage

Authorizing a Work Package is a key activity in the Controlling a Stage process, where the Project Manager assigns work to the Team Manager.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Directing a Project
Why it's wrong here
Directing a Project covers board-level decisions such as project authorisation and stage boundaries, not the day-to-day authorisation of Work Packages to team managers. It is tempting because it authorises the project itself, but Controlling a Stage issues the Work Package.
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Controlling a Stage
Why this is correct
Controlling a Stage covers the day-to-day management of a stage, including authorising Work Packages, monitoring progress and handling issues. Authorising a Work Package delegates work to the Team Manager, which is a Controlling a Stage activity, not part of Initiating or Closing a Project.
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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
Managing Product Delivery receives and executes an authorised Work Package; the authorisation itself is issued by the Controlling a Stage process. It is tempting because this process works directly with Work Packages, but acceptance and execution follow authorisation rather than performing it.
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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
Starting Up a Project covers appointing the project board and preparing the Project Brief, ending before delivery begins. It is tempting because it is the earliest process, but Work Package authorisation occurs during Controlling a Stage, after initiation.

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