PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which THREE of the following are PRINCE2 practices (themes)?
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Why each option matters
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Risk
In PRINCE2, the seven themes (now called practices in PRINCE2 2017) describe aspects of project management that must be addressed continually, and Risk (B), Quality (D), and Business Case (E) are three of them. Risk (B) is correct because PRINCE2 requires a Risk theme/practice covering risk identification, assessment, and response throughout the project. Quality (D) is correct because the Quality theme/practice defines how the project will verify that products meet requirements and achieve fitness for purpose. Business Case (E) is correct because the Business Case theme/practice ensures the project remains desirable, viable, and achievable, justifying continued investment. Waterfall (A) is not a PRINCE2 theme but a sequential development approach, and Sprint Planning (C) is a Scrum event, not a PRINCE2 practice.
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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Waterfall
Why it's wrong here
Waterfall is a sequential delivery lifecycle, not one of the seven PRINCE2 practices such as business case, organisation, quality, plans, risk, change and progress. It is tempting because PRINCE2's process model is often delivered sequentially, yet lifecycle choice sits under tailoring rather than the practices themselves.
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Risk
Why this is correct
Risk is one of the seven PRINCE2 practices, alongside business case, organisation, plans, quality, change and progress. It satisfies the stem's requirement by being a recognised practice, governing how the project team identifies, assesses and controls uncertainty throughout each stage of the project lifecycle.
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Sprint Planning
Why it's wrong here
Sprint Planning belongs to Scrum, not PRINCE2's seven practices (business case, organisation, quality, plans, risk, change, progress). It is tempting because PRINCE2 can be tailored alongside agile delivery, but Sprint Planning remains a Scrum event and is never a PRINCE2 practice.
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Quality
Why this is correct
Quality is a PRINCE2 practice, covering quality planning, quality control and the definition of acceptance criteria and quality tolerances. It ensures products meet their requirements and that verification responsibilities are assigned within the project's organisation.
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Business Case
Why this is correct
Business Case is one of the seven PRINCE2 practices, providing the viability justification that drives decision-making throughout the project. It satisfies the stem's requirement by being a recognised practice, alongside Organisation, Plans, Quality, Risk, Change and Progress.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 practices (themes)?
medium- A.Managing a Stage Boundary
- B.Directing a Project
- C.Starting Up a Project
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Why D: In PRINCE2, the seven themes (now called practices in PRINCE2 2017/2023) include Risk (D) and Business Case (E); these are ongoing aspects applied throughout the project to ensure it remains viable and controlled. Risk (D) is correct because it is one of the seven themes/practices, covering the identification, assessment, and control of uncertainty. Business Case (E) is correct because it is also one of the seven themes/practices, ensuring the project remains desirable, viable, and achievable. The other options are processes, not themes/practices: Managing a Stage Boundary (A), Directing a Project (B), and Starting Up a Project (C) are all part of the PRINCE2 process model.
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