PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common confusion is between 'Starting Up a Project' and 'Directing a Project'—candidates mistakenly think the former authorizes initiation, but it only prepares the groundwork for the Board's decision.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Directing a Project
The Directing a Project process is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project because it sits at the management level, where the Project Board reviews the Project Brief and decides whether to proceed. The process includes the key activity 'Authorize Initiation,' which formally gives the Project Manager permission to start the Initiating a Project process and allocate resources.
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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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
IP develops the PID but does not authorize initiation; that is done by the Project Board in DP.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
DP is the Project Board process that authorizes initiation, project, stages, and closure.
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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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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
CS is about day-to-day management within a stage, not authorizing initiation.
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