PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is responsible for ensuring that the project does not proceed until the Project Board has authorized the initiation?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the confusion between Starting Up a Project (which prepares the request) and Directing a Project (which grants the authorization) — candidates pick Starting Up because it 'starts' the 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 is the process owned by the Project Board that authorizes the project to proceed through each stage boundary, including authorizing initiation. The Project Board's 'authorize initiation' decision is made within Directing a Project, which then triggers Initiating a Project to begin.
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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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
Controlling a Stage covers day-to-day delivery, work packages, issues and stage status reporting after initiation is already authorised. It is tempting because it governs ongoing project progress, and it would be correct when the question concerns managing a stage boundary or escalating tolerances during delivery.
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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
Initiating a Project consumes the authorised project initiation documentation and plans the work; it does not gate progress on the Project Board's authorisation to initiate. It is tempting because its name suggests authorisation, and it would be correct when the question concerns assembling the PID or the business case.
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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
Starting Up a Project prepares the Project Brief and appoints the Project Board, but authorisation to initiate comes from the Board during Directing a Project. The 'does not proceed until authorised' requirement points to the authorisation activity within Directing a Project, not the pre-project preparation work.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
Directing a Project governs the Project Board's decision points, including authorising initiation. It ensures the project does not proceed to the Initiating a Project process until the Board has explicitly approved the project initiation request.
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