PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are purposes of the Starting Up a Project process?
Answer choices
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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To ensure that the project has the necessary authorities to proceed
Starting Up a Project (SU) is a pre-project process. Its purposes include ensuring that the project has the necessary authorities to proceed (Option C) and ensuring that a viable Business Case exists before the project proceeds (Option D). Option A (authorize the project) is done in Directing a Project; Option B (produce the PID) is done in Initiating a Project; Option E (update the Business Case with actual costs) is done during Controlling a Stage.
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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To authorize the project to proceed
Why it's wrong here
Authorization happens in Directing a Project.
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To produce the Project Initiation Documentation
Why it's wrong here
PID is produced in Initiating a Project.
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To ensure that the project has the necessary authorities to proceed
Why this is correct
SU ensures the project is properly authorized.
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To ensure that a viable Business Case exists before the project proceeds
Why this is correct
SU ensures viability before initiation.
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To update the Business Case with actual costs
Why it's wrong here
Business Case updates happen throughout, not specifically in SU.
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