PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
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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
Directing a Project (DP) is the process by which the Project Board authorizes initiation, stage plans, and project closure. Starting Up a Project (SU) prepares for initiation but does not authorize it.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
DP includes the 'Authorize Initiation' activity, where the Project Board decides whether to proceed with initiation.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
CS is for managing day-to-day work within a stage, not for authorizing initiation.
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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
SU prepares the Project Brief and Stage Plan for initiation but does not authorize initiation.
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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
IP develops the PID but is itself authorized by the Project Board via DP.
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Variation 1. Which process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
easy- ✓ A.Directing a Project
- B.Controlling a Stage
- C.Starting Up a Project
- D.Initiating a Project
Why A: The 'Directing a Project' process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project because it is the decision-making layer where the Project Board reviews the Project Brief and decides whether to proceed. This process provides the key authorization for the project to move from the pre-project phase into the initiation stage, ensuring that the business case is viable and resources are committed.
Variation 2. Which process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
easy- ✓ A.Directing a Project
- B.Starting Up a Project
- C.Controlling a Stage
- D.Initiating a Project
Why A: The Project Board, through the Directing a Project process, authorizes the initiation of a project after reviewing the outputs from Starting Up a Project.
Variation 3. Which process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
easy- A.Starting Up a Project
- B.Controlling a Stage
- C.Initiating a Project
- ✓ D.Directing a Project
Why D: Directing a Project is the process by which the Project Board makes key decisions, including authorizing initiation. Starting Up a Project is a pre-project process that does not involve authorization.
Variation 4. Which process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
easy- ✓ A.Directing a Project
- B.Initiating a Project
- C.Starting Up a Project
- D.Controlling a Stage
Why A: Directing a Project (DP) is the process where the Project Board makes key decisions, including authorizing initiation. Starting Up a Project (SU) prepares the conditions but does not authorize initiation.
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