PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is responsible for the project board giving ad-hoc direction to the project manager?
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Why each option matters
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Directing a Project
Directing a Project is the process that covers the Project Board's decision-making and direction-giving activities throughout the project, including ad-hoc direction.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Managing a Stage Boundary
Why it's wrong here
SB is about planning and reporting at stage boundaries, not ad-hoc direction.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
CS is about the PM's day-to-day management, not the Board giving direction.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
Correct. DP covers the Project Board's role in giving direction and making key decisions.
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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
SU is pre-project and does not involve the Board giving ad-hoc direction during the project.
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