PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which TWO of the following are characteristic differences between a project and Business As Usual (BAU)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A project is temporary with a defined start and end, whereas BAU is ongoing.
Options B and C are correct. A project is temporary with a defined start and end (B) and produces a unique output (C), whereas BAU is ongoing and repetitive. Option A is incorrect because both projects and BAU involve stakeholders. Option D is incorrect because it inaccurately combines two differences into one; the unique output is already covered by C, and 'no defined end date' is a characteristic of BAU, but the pairing is not a standard distinction. Option E is incorrect because both projects and BAU can utilize cross-functional teams.
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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A project involves stakeholders, whereas BAU does not.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because both projects and BAU involve stakeholders.
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A project is temporary with a defined start and end, whereas BAU is ongoing.
Why this is correct
This is correct because a project is temporary with a defined start and end, whereas BAU is ongoing.
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A project has a unique output, whereas BAU produces the same output repeatedly.
Why this is correct
This is correct because a project produces a unique output, whereas BAU produces the same output repeatedly.
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A project delivers a unique output, whereas BAU has no defined end date.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because it inaccurately combines two differences; the unique output is already covered by C, and 'no defined end date' is a characteristic of BAU but not a direct contrast in itself.
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A project involves cross-functional teams, whereas BAU does not.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because both projects and BAU can utilize cross-functional teams.
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