PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are activities performed in the Directing a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between the project board's strategic activities in Directing a Project and the project manager's or team manager's operational activities in other processes, leading candidates to confuse day-to-day management or documentation production with board-level authorization.
Answer choices
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
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Authorize a stage or exception plan
The Directing a Project process includes the activity of authorizing a stage or exception plan, which is a key decision-making step performed by the project board. Option E is correct because authorizing initiation is also an activity within Directing a Project, where the project board gives formal approval to proceed with the initiation stage. These activities ensure the project board maintains control over major decisions and boundaries.
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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Produce the Project Initiation Documentation
Why it's wrong here
The PM produces the PID in IP.
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Take corrective action within stage tolerances
Why it's wrong here
This is done by the PM in CS.
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Manage day-to-day work of a stage
Why it's wrong here
This is done by the PM in CS.
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Authorize a stage or exception plan
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes plans.
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Authorize initiation
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes initiation.
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