PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
Which THREE are objectives of the Initiation Stage?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the Initiation Stage and the Delivery Stages, causing candidates to mistakenly select 'Deliver the project product' as an initiation objective when it actually belongs to the Managing Product Delivery process.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Confirm the Business Case
The Initiation Stage in PRINCE2 is where the project is planned in sufficient detail to decide whether to proceed. Confirming the Business Case (B) is a key objective because it validates that the project remains viable and aligned with corporate objectives before committing significant resources.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Close the project
Why it's wrong here
Closing is the final stage.
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Confirm the Business Case
Why this is correct
The Business Case is validated in Initiation.
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Detailed planning of the next stage
Why this is correct
Stage planning is part of Initiation.
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Deliver the project product
Why it's wrong here
Delivery occurs in subsequent stages.
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Establish project controls
Why this is correct
Controls are defined during Initiation.
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