PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is responsible for authorising the initiation of a project?
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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Directing a Project
The Directing a Project process is the Project Board’s process, which includes authorising initiation, the project itself, stage plans, and closure.
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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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
SU prepares the Project Brief and assigns the Executive and PM, but does not authorise initiation.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
CS is for day-to-day management of a stage after initiation is authorised.
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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
IP creates the PID but is only done after authorisation from DP.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
DP includes the decision to authorise initiation based on the Project Brief.
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Variation 1. Which process covers the Project Board's decision to authorise project closure?
easy- A.Managing a Stage Boundary
- B.Initiating a Project
- ✓ C.Directing a Project
- D.Closing a Project
Why C: The Project Board uses the Directing a Project process to authorise closure, based on the recommendation from CP.
Variation 2. In which process does the Project Board decide whether to authorise an Exception Plan?
hard- A.Starting Up a Project
- ✓ B.Directing a Project
- C.Managing a Stage Boundary
- D.Controlling a Stage
Why B: The Project Board decides whether to authorize an Exception Plan during the Directing a Project process. This process covers the Project Board's decision-making responsibilities, including reviewing and approving exception plans when a stage is forecast to exceed its tolerances. The board either approves the exception plan, allowing the project to continue, or requests alternatives.
Variation 3. Which process is used by the Project Board to authorise the start of a new stage?
medium- ✓ A.Directing a Project
- B.Initiating a Project
- C.Controlling a Stage
- D.Managing a Stage Boundary
Why A: Directing a Project includes authorising stage plans (including exception plans) and project closure.
Variation 4. Which process is responsible for authorising the project's closure?
easy- ✓ A.Directing a Project
- B.Closing a Project
- C.Controlling a Stage
- D.Managing a Stage Boundary
Why A: The 'Directing a Project' process is responsible for authorizing the project's closure because it is the decision-making process performed by the Project Board. The Board reviews the End Project Report and confirms that all objectives have been met or that the project should be prematurely closed, then issues the formal authorization to close. This ensures that closure is a controlled, board-level decision, not an operational activity.
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