PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are purposes of the Directing a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the project board's strategic oversight (Directing a Project) and the project manager's tactical control (Managing a Stage Boundary), causing candidates to confuse viability checks with day-to-day management.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Confirm the project closure
One of the key purposes of the Directing a Project process is to confirm project closure, ensuring that all objectives have been met and that the project is formally closed. This includes authorizing the final stage and confirming that the project has delivered its products as defined in the Project Initiation Documentation.
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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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Ensure the project remains viable
Why it's wrong here
This is an ongoing responsibility, not a specific purpose of the process.
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Confirm the project closure
Why this is correct
The Board confirms closure.
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Manage the day-to-day activities of the project
Why it's wrong here
That is Controlling a Stage.
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Authorize a stage plan
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes stage plans.
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Authorize the initiation of the project
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes initiation.
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Variation 1. What is the purpose of the Directing a Project process?
medium- A.To produce the Project Plan
- ✓ B.To enable the Project Board to make key decisions and exercise overall control
- C.To plan the next stage
- D.To manage the day-to-day activities of a stage
Why B: The Directing a Project process is designed to enable the Project Board to make key decisions and exercise overall control over the project. It covers the board's responsibilities from project initiation through to closure, including authorizing the initiation, stage plans, and project closure, as well as providing ad hoc direction. This process does not involve detailed planning or day-to-day management, which are handled by other processes.
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