PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Project Brief as a component of the PID, but it is actually a predecessor document that is superseded by the PID during the Initiating a Project process.
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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
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Business Case
The Business Case is a core component of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) because it provides the justification for the project, including costs, benefits, and risks. The Project Plan is also a component of the PID as it defines how and when the project objectives will be achieved, including timescales and resource requirements. Both are mandatory elements that form the foundation of the PID in 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.
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Project Brief
Why it's wrong here
The Project Brief is an input to the PID but not a component of it.
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Business Case
Why this is correct
The Business Case is a core component of the PID.
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Project Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Plan is a mandatory component of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) because it defines the detailed timing, cost, and resource baselines required to execute the project. In the PRINCE2 framework, the PID must contain the Project Plan to satisfy the "plans" theme, which demands a baseline against which progress is measured. Without this plan, the PID cannot provide the authorised scope and schedule needed for controlled project delivery.
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Checkpoint Report
Why it's wrong here
The Checkpoint Report is a progress report, not part of the PID.
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Project Product Description
Why it's wrong here
The Project Product Description is a separate product; not a component of the PID.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
medium- ✓ A.The Project Plan
- B.The Stage Plan
- C.The Exception Plan
- D.The Team Plan
- ✓ E.The Business Case
Why A: The Project Initiation Documentation (PID) is a key PRINCE2 management product that provides a foundation for the project. The Project Plan is a core component of the PID as it defines the overall timeline, costs, and resources for the entire project. The Business Case is also a mandatory component, providing the justification for the project and ensuring its continued viability.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are components of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
medium- A.Lessons Log
- ✓ B.Business Case
- C.Issue Register
- ✓ D.Project Plan
- E.Risk Register
Why B: The PID includes the Project Plan and the Business Case. The Risk Register and Issue Register are separate documents. The Lessons Log is created during Starting Up a Project.
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