PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common exam pitfall is confusing management products that are part of the PID with those used for ongoing control, so candidates mistakenly include reports like the Highlight Report or Checkpoint Report as PID components.
Answer choices
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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Business Case
The Business Case is a core component of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) because it provides the justification for the project, including costs, benefits, and risks. In PRINCE2, the PID is the key document that defines the project's scope, objectives, and approach, and the Business Case is essential for ongoing viability checks.
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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Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
Highlight Reports are produced during Controlling a Stage.
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Business Case
Why this is correct
The Business Case is a key component of the PID.
- ✓
Risk Register
Why this is correct
The Risk Register is included in the PID.
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Project Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Plan is part of the PID.
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Checkpoint Report
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint Reports are for Team Manager to PM.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
hard- ✓ A.Business Case
- B.Product Status Account
- C.Project Brief
- ✓ D.Project Approach
- ✓ E.Project Plan
Why A: The Project Initiation Documentation (PID) includes the Business Case, Project Approach, and Project Plan. Therefore, options A, D, and E are correct. Option B (Product Status Account) is a configuration management report, not part of the PID. Option C (Project Brief) is created before the PID during the Initiating a Project process and is used as input, but is not a component of the PID itself.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
medium- ✓ A.Business Case
- B.Risk Register
- C.Benefits Review Plan
- ✓ D.Project Plan
- E.Project Brief
Why A: The Project Initiation Documentation (PID) in PRINCE2 includes the Business Case, Project Plan, and Project Approach. Among the given options, only Business Case (A) and Project Plan (D) are components of the PID. The Risk Register (B) is a separate management product, not part of the PID. The Project Brief (E) is an input to the PID, and the Benefits Review Plan (C) is a separate document for post-project reviews.
Variation 3. Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
hard- ✓ A.Project Description
- ✓ B.Business Case
- ✓ C.Project Plan
- D.Checkpoint Report
- E.Risk Register
Why A: The PID includes the Business Case, Project Plan, Project Description, roles and responsibilities, etc. The Risk Register is a separate document, and the Checkpoint Report is a management product.
Variation 4. Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
hard- ✓ A.Project Plan
- B.Risk Register
- ✓ C.Business Case
- D.Checkpoint Report
- ✓ E.Project Brief
Why A: The Project Initiation Documentation (PID) is a key PRINCE2 management product that provides a foundation for the project. It typically includes the Project Plan, Business Case, and Project Brief. The Project Plan defines how and when project objectives are achieved; the Business Case justifies the project's viability; and the Project Brief provides the initial context and requirements. The Risk Register is not part of the PID; rather, the Risk Management Strategy is included in the PID, and the Risk Register is created and maintained during the project as a separate management product.
Variation 5. Which THREE of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
hard- ✓ A.Risk Register
- ✓ B.Project Plan
- C.Lessons Log
- D.Work Package
- ✓ E.Business Case
Why A: The Risk Register is a component of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) because it formally records identified risks, their assessment, and planned responses at the initiation stage. It provides the baseline for ongoing risk management throughout the project, ensuring risks are tracked and controlled from the start.
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