PRINCE2F Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are PRINCE2 principles?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse PRINCE2 themes (like Plans and Business Case) with principles, because both are core components of the method, but principles are the mandatory obligations that underpin the entire framework, whereas themes are knowledge areas that are applied through the processes.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Tailor to suit the project environment
'Tailor to suit the project environment' is one of the seven PRINCE2 principles. This principle requires that the method be adapted to the specific context of the project, including its size, complexity, importance, capability, and risk, ensuring that PRINCE2 is applied appropriately without unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Tailor to suit the project environment
Why this is correct
This is a PRINCE2 principle.
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Plans
Why it's wrong here
This is a theme, not a principle.
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Focus on products
Why this is correct
This is a PRINCE2 principle.
- ✗
Business Case
Why it's wrong here
This is a management product, not a principle.
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Learn from experience
Why this is correct
This is a PRINCE2 principle.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 principles?
medium- A.Risk management
- B.Configuration management
- ✓ C.Continued business justification
- D.Waterfall methodology
- ✓ E.Manage by stages
Why C: Continued business justification is a core PRINCE2 principle that requires the business case to remain viable throughout the project lifecycle. This principle ensures that the project is not started without a clear justification and that this justification is reviewed and updated at key decision points, such as stage boundaries. It directly supports the PRINCE2 focus on ongoing viability rather than a one-time approval.
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