PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which TWO of the following are PRINCE2 principles?
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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.
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Manage by Exception
The two correct PRINCE2 principles are 'Manage by Exception' (B) and 'Tailor to suit the project environment' (D). Options A (Business Case) and C (Risk Management) are PRINCE2 themes, not principles. Option E (Project Support) is not a PRINCE2 principle.
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
This is a practice (theme), not a principle.
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Manage by Exception
Why this is correct
One of the seven PRINCE2 principles.
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Risk Management
Why it's wrong here
This is a practice (theme), not a principle.
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Tailor to suit the project environment
Why this is correct
One of the seven PRINCE2 principles.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
This is a role, not a principle.
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