PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which THREE of the following are reasons why projects fail, which PRINCE2 aims to address?
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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
✓
Poor planning
PRINCE2 addresses common project failure reasons such as lack of clear objectives, insufficient stakeholder involvement, and poor planning. Options A, D, and E are correct. Option B (too much change control) is not a typical failure reason; PRINCE2 includes change control to manage changes effectively. Option C (lack of HR policies) is not a focus of PRINCE2.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Poor planning
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 provides structured planning processes.
- ✗
Too much change control
Why it's wrong here
Change control is a strength, not a cause of failure.
- ✗
Lack of HR policies
Why it's wrong here
HR policies are outside PRINCE2's scope.
- ✓
Insufficient stakeholder involvement
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 requires stakeholder engagement via the Project Board and user representation.
- ✓
Lack of clear objectives
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 emphasizes clear objectives via the PID.
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