PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 principles?
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Management by Exception
PRINCE2 has seven principles: Continued Business Justification, Learn from Experience, Defined Roles and Responsibilities, Manage by Stages, Manage by Exception, Focus on Products, and Tailor to Suit the Project Environment. 'Management by Exception' (A) is a principle despite the slight wording difference, 'Focus on Products' (D) is a principle, and 'Manage by Stages' (E) is also a principle. However, the question asks for TWO principles, so options A and D are selected as correct. 'Product-based Planning' (B) is a technique, not a principle, and 'Risk-based Planning' (C) is not a PRINCE2 principle.
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Management by Exception
Why this is correct
Correct. 'Management by Exception' is a recognized PRINCE2 principle, referring to the practice of delegating authority and escalating issues when tolerances are exceeded.
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Product-based Planning
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'Product-based Planning' is a PRINCE2 technique, not a principle.
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Risk-based Planning
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'Risk-based Planning' is not a PRINCE2 principle.
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Focus on Products
Why this is correct
Correct. 'Focus on Products' is a PRINCE2 principle, emphasizing that the project should define and deliver products that meet business objectives.
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Manage by Stages
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect (for this selection). 'Manage by Stages' is a PRINCE2 principle, but it is not selected as part of the required two in this question; either A and D or A and E would be valid pairs.
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