PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which TWO of the following are correct statements about tailoring PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the misconception that tailoring allows removing PRINCE2 principles, which is false because principles are mandatory and cannot be tailored away, unlike processes and documentation.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Tailoring may involve simplifying processes and documentation
PRINCE2 explicitly allows tailoring to simplify processes and documentation to suit the project's needs, ensuring the method remains scalable and practical. This is a core concept of PRINCE2's flexibility, not a deviation from the framework.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Tailoring may involve simplifying processes and documentation
Why this is correct
Simplification is a common tailoring activity.
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Tailoring is only allowed for projects over a certain budget
Why it's wrong here
Tailoring applies to all projects.
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Tailoring should consider the project's size, complexity, and risk
Why this is correct
Tailoring is based on project characteristics.
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Tailoring is the same as embedding PRINCE2 into the organization
Why it's wrong here
Embedding is organizational adoption; tailoring is project-specific adaptation.
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Tailoring allows removing PRINCE2 principles that are not relevant
Why it's wrong here
Principles are mandatory and cannot be removed.
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