PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which TWO of the following statements about the Directing a Project process are true?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the roles: candidates often think the Project Manager uses Directing a Project for daily tasks, but PRINCE2 clearly assigns that to Managing a Stage, while Directing a Project is the Board's high-level control process.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The Project Board uses Directing a Project to authorize the initiation of the project
The Directing a Project process is used by the Project Board to make key decisions and exercise overall control, including authorizing the initiation of the project. The Project Board does not manage day-to-day work; that is the responsibility of the Project Manager via the Managing a Stage process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The Project Manager uses Directing a Project to manage day-to-day work
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager does not use Directing a Project for day-to-day work; that is the function of the Managing a Product Delivery and Controlling a Stage processes. Directing a Project is reserved for the Project Board to make key decisions and authorise stage transitions. It is tempting because a manager might assume the process named "Directing" involves hands-on management, but in PRINCE2 it specifically governs high-level oversight, not operational tasks.
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The Project Board uses Directing a Project to authorize the initiation of the project
Why this is correct
Correct: Authorizing initiation is a key decision in DP.
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The Project Board can give ad-hoc direction during the project
Why this is correct
Correct: Ad-hoc direction is part of DP.
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Directing a Project only occurs at the start of the project
Why it's wrong here
DP runs throughout the project for all key decision points.
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Directing a Project is the process for closing a project
Why it's wrong here
Closing is authorized in DP, but the CP process executes the closure.
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