PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true about the Directing a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the roles: candidates often think the Project Manager directs the project, but PRINCE2 explicitly assigns that authority to the Project Board, with the Project Manager managing day-to-day activities.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It provides ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager
The Directing a Project process is designed for the Project Board to provide ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager, such as when a stage boundary is reached or an exception arises. This process does not involve day-to-day management but rather high-level decision-making and control.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
It provides ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Board can give ad-hoc direction.
- ✗
It includes day-to-day management of the project
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day management is done by the PM in CS.
- ✗
It is performed by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
DP is performed by the Project Board.
- ✓
It authorizes the closure of the project
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes closure.
- ✓
It authorizes the initiation of the project
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes initiation.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following statements about the Directing a Project process are correct?
medium- ✓ A.It is performed by the Project Board
- B.It includes producing Highlight Reports
- C.It includes the day-to-day management of the project
- ✓ D.It includes authorizing the initiation of the project
- E.It is performed only at the start and end of the project
Why A: DP is performed by the Project Board and runs throughout the project. The Project Board gives direction and authorizes key decisions but does not manage day-to-day. The PM manages day-to-day in CS.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following statements about the Directing a Project process are true?
hard- A.The Project Manager uses Directing a Project to manage day-to-day work
- ✓ B.The Project Board uses Directing a Project to authorize the initiation of the project
- ✓ C.The Project Board can give ad-hoc direction during the project
- D.Directing a Project only occurs at the start of the project
- E.Directing a Project is the process for closing a project
Why B: The Directing a Project process is used by the Project Board to make key decisions and exercise overall control, including authorizing the initiation of the project. The Project Board does not manage day-to-day work; that is the responsibility of the Project Manager via the Managing a Stage process.
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