Starting Up a Project Outputs: Project Brief, Daily Log & Initiation Stage Plan
Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
Quick Answer
The answer is the Project Brief and the Daily Log. These are the two formal outputs of the Starting Up a Project process because this process focuses on evaluating the project’s viability before any detailed planning begins. The Project Brief provides the high-level justification, scope, and approach, while the Daily Log captures informal issues and actions during this startup phase. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish pre-initiation outputs from later documents like the Project Initiation Documentation or the Business Case, which are created during the Initiating a Project process. A common trap is confusing the Project Brief with the PID, but remember: the Brief is a starting point, not the final plan. For a memory tip, think “Start with a Brief and a Log” — the Brief gives the big picture, and the Log tracks the daily noise before formal controls kick in.
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the outputs of Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project, trapping candidates who confuse the Project Brief (startup) with the Project Initiation Documentation (initiation).
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Daily Log
The Starting Up a Project process produces the Project Brief and the Daily Log as outputs. The Project Brief provides a high-level overview of the project's justification, scope, and approach, while the Daily Log is used to record informal issues, actions, and events during the startup phase. These are distinct from later-stage documents like the Project Initiation Documentation or End Project Report.
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Project Initiation Documentation
Why it's wrong here
The PID is an output of Initiating a Project.
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Daily Log
Why this is correct
Correct. The Daily Log is an output of SU.
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Project Brief
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Brief is an output of SU.
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End Project Report
Why it's wrong here
The End Project Report is an output of Closing a Project.
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Benefits Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Management Approach is an output of Initiating a Project.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- ✓ A.Project Brief
- B.Risk Register
- C.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ D.Daily Log
- E.Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Why A: The Starting Up a Project process is the first process in PRINCE2, executed before the project is formally initiated. Its purpose is to ensure that the project has a viable business justification and that the necessary resources are available. The Project Brief is a key output, providing a high-level overview of the project's scope, objectives, and approach. The Daily Log is also an output, used to record informal issues, actions, and events during the project's early stages.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
easy- ✓ A.Initiation Stage Plan
- B.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ C.Project Brief
- D.End Project Report
- E.Project Initiation Documentation
Why A: The Starting Up a Project process is the first process in PRINCE2, occurring before the project is formally initiated. Its purpose is to ensure that the project has a viable and worthwhile business justification, and that the necessary authorities exist to proceed. The Initiation Stage Plan is a key output because it plans the work required for the Initiation Stage, which is the next step after Starting Up a Project. The Project Brief is also a core output, as it provides a high-level overview of the project's scope, objectives, and approach, which is used to justify proceeding to initiation.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- B.End Stage Report
- ✓ C.Project Brief
- D.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ E.Initiation Stage Plan
Why C: The Starting Up a Project process is the pre-project phase where the project is evaluated for viability before full initiation. Its key outputs include the Project Brief, which outlines the project's scope, objectives, and approach, and the Initiation Stage Plan, which details the work needed to produce the Project Initiation Documentation. These two outputs are formally defined in PRINCE2 as products of this process.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- ✓ A.Project Brief
- B.Benefits Management Approach
- C.Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ D.Daily Log
- E.End Stage Report
Why A: Starting Up a Project produces the Project Brief, Initiation Stage Plan, and Daily Log. PID and Benefits Management Approach are from Initiating a Project. End Stage Report is from Managing a Stage Boundary.
Variation 5. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- B.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ C.Daily Log
- D.End Stage Report
- ✓ E.Project Brief
Why C: SU produces the Project Brief, Daily Log, and Initiation Stage Plan. PID is from IP.
Variation 6. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.End Project Report
- ✓ B.Project Brief
- C.Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ D.Initiation Stage Plan
- E.Benefits Management Approach
Why B: SU produces the Project Brief, Stage Plan for initiation, and Daily Log. The PID is produced in IP, and the End Project Report is produced in CP.
Variation 7. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Benefits Management Approach
- ✓ B.Project Brief
- C.Project Initiation Documentation
- D.Risk Management Approach
- ✓ E.Daily Log
Why B: The Starting Up a Project process outputs the Project Brief, Daily Log, initiation Stage Plan, and appoints the Executive and Project Manager. The Risk Management Approach is developed later in Initiating a Project.
Variation 8. Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Starting Up a Project process?
medium- A.Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ B.Project Brief
- ✓ C.Daily Log
- D.Benefits Management Approach
- E.Stage Plan for the first delivery stage
Why B: SU produces the Project Brief, initiation Stage Plan, and Daily Log. The PID is produced in IP, and the Benefits Management Approach is also part of IP.
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