PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of PRINCE2's product-based planning approach?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse product-based planning with activity-based planning, mistakenly thinking that activities are identified first (Option E), or they incorrectly assume that quality criteria are used for prioritization (Option B) rather than for defining acceptance standards.
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It uses a Product Breakdown Structure
The Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) is a key characteristic of PRINCE2's product-based planning approach. It provides a hierarchical decomposition of all products to be created, ensuring that the project's outputs are clearly defined before activities are planned. This aligns with PRINCE2's principle of focusing on products rather than activities.
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It uses a Product Breakdown Structure
Why this is correct
Correct. Product Breakdown Structure hierarchically decomposes all products.
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It prioritises products based on their quality criteria
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Quality criteria are used to define acceptance standards, not for prioritization.
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It creates a Product Flow Diagram
Why this is correct
Correct. Product Flow Diagram shows the order of creation and dependencies.
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It creates Product Descriptions for each product
Why this is correct
Correct. Product Descriptions define each product's purpose, composition, quality criteria, etc.
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It starts by identifying activities and then determines products
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. PRINCE2 starts with products, not activities.
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