PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a project according to PRINCE2?
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Why each option matters
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Cross-functional teams
Projects are temporary, have a unique output, and involve cross-functional teams. These are key characteristics according to PRINCE2. Options A (permanent organization) and B (repetitive processes) are characteristics of business as usual, not projects.
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Permanent organization
Why it's wrong here
Projects are temporary, not permanent.
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Repetitive processes
Why it's wrong here
Repetitive processes are characteristic of business as usual.
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Cross-functional teams
Why this is correct
Projects involve people from different functions.
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Temporary
Why this is correct
A project is a temporary organization.
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Unique output
Why this is correct
A project delivers a unique product.
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