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Exam A

QUESTION 1In PRINCE2 what product is used to define the information that justifies the setting up,continuation or termination of the project?

A. Project Initiation DocumentB. Business CaseC. End Stage ApprovalD. Project Brief

Correct Answer: BSection: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 2Which product keeps track of Requests For Change?

A. Request LogB. Daily LogC. Quality LogD. Issue Log

Correct Answer: DSection: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 3What provision in Planning can be made for implementing Requests for Change?

A. Project and stage tolerancesB. Contingency plansC. A Change BudgetD. Adding a contingency margin to estimates

Correct Answer: CSection: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 4FilL in the missing phrase from a project is a management environment that is createdfor the purpose of delivering one or more business products according to

A. TheCustomersNedsB. An Agreed ContractC. The Project PlanD. A specified Business Case


QUESTION 5In what sequence would the (a) Project Initiation Document, (b) the Project Mandateand (c) the Project Brief appear in a PRINCE2 project?

A. a, b, cB. b, c, aC. c, a, bD. c, b, a


QUESTION 6Which would require the production of an Exception Report?

A. When a Project Issue is receivedB. When a Project Board member raises a complaintC. When a Request For Change or Off-Specification has been receivedD. When the current forecasts for the end of the stage deviate beyond the delegated

tolerance bounds


QUESTION 7Which statement is NOT a fundamental principle of Closing a Project? A clear endto a project

A. provides a useful opportunity to take stock of achievementsB. provides an opportunity to ensure that all unachieved goals and objectives are identifiedC. provides the opportunity to evaluate achievement of all the expected benefitsD. is always more successful than the natural tendency to drift into operational Management


QUESTION 8What is the more common term used in PRINCE2 for deliverable?

A. ItemB. PackageC. ProductD. Component


QUESTION 9Which of these items does NOT involve the Project Board?

A. Exception AssessmentB. Highlight ReportsC. Project ClosureD. Work Package Authorisation


QUESTION 10What name is given to the permissible deviation from a plan allowed without immediate reporting to the ProjectBoard?

A. AllowanceB. ContingencyC. ConcessionD. Tolerance


QUESTION 11What other control is closely linked with configuration management?

A. Risk ManagementB. Project ClosureC. Change ControlD. Project Initiation


QUESTION 12Which of these processes does NOT trigger the Planning (PL) process?

A. Starting Up a Project (SU)B. Initiating a Project (IP)C. Managing Stage Boundaries (SB)D. Controlling a Stage (CS)


QUESTION 13

In a Product Breakdown Structure what category of product is a Highlight Report?

A. QualityB. SpecialistC. TechnicalD. Management


QUESTION 14If, after a Quality Review Follow-up Action, an error is still not resolved, what actionshould be taken?

A. An Exception Report is madeB. A Project Issue is raisedC. An Exception Memo is raisedD. The review is reconvened


QUESTION 15Which of the following is NOT a PRINCE2 definition of a project?

A. Has an organisation structureB. Produces defined and measurable business productsC. Uses a defined amount of resourcesD. Uses a defined set of techniques


QUESTION 16What environment does PRINCE2 assume?

A. A fixed-PRICE contractB. A Customer/Supplier environmentC. A specialist environmentD. A third-party environment


QUESTION 17Which feature of PRINCE2 tells the Project Manager where a product is, what its status is and who is workingon it?

A. Work PackageB. Product DescriptionC. Checkpoint ReportD. Configuration Management


QUESTION 18InClosing a Project(CP)the project files are archiveD) What is the explanation given for this?

A. To provide useful lessons to future projectsB. Never throw anything away.C. This material may be needed by Programme ManagementD. To permit any future audit of the project s actions


QUESTION 19Which of the following statements is FALSE? Project Managers using PRINCE2 are encouraged to

A. Establish terms of reference as a prerequisite to the start of the projectB. Use a defined structure for delegation, authority and communicationC. Divide the project into manageable stages for more accurate planningD. Provide brief reports to management at regular meetings


QUESTION 20Which of these is NOT a valid Risk Management action?

A. PreventionB. DenialC. ReductionD. Transference


QUESTION 21Which one of these is NOT a PRINCE2 Component?

A. Plans

B. ControlsC. Work PackageD. Configuration Management


QUESTION 22Which document lists the major products of a plan with their key delivery dates?

A. Product OutlineB. Product Breakdown StructureC. Checkpoint ReportD. Product Checklist


QUESTION 23The configuration of the final deliverable of the project is -

A. The sum total of its productsB. The interim productsC. Its product descriptionD. The single end-product

Correct Answer: ASection: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 24Which part of a product lifespan is not part of a project life cycle in the eyes of PRINCE2?

A. The change-over to operational use of the productB. Assessment of the value of the product after a period of useC. The specification of the productD. Finalisation of the business case


QUESTION 25What is the first job carried out on receipt of a new Project Issue?

A. Allocation of priorityB. LoggingC. Decision on what type of issue

D. Impact Analysis


QUESTION 26Which of these statements is FALSE?

A. The Project Plan is an overview of the total project.B. For each stage identified in the Project Plan, a Stage Plan is requireD)C. An Exception Plan needs the approval of the next higher level of authority.D. A Team Plan needs approval by the Project BoarD)


QUESTION 27Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. Customer quality expectations should be discovered in the process Starting Up a ProjectB. AcompanysQMSbecomespartofPRINCE2C. PRINCE2 may form part of a companys QMSD. The Stage Plan describes in detail how part of the Project Plan will be carried out


QUESTION 28Which one of these statements describes the true purpose of Acceptance Criteria?

A. A justification for undertaking the project based on estimated costs and anticipatedbenefits.

B. A measurable definition of what must be done for the final product to be acceptableto the Customer.

C. To provide a full and firm foundation for the initiation of a project.D. To triger Starting up a Project.


QUESTION 29How often does PRINCE2 recommend that open Project Issues should be reviewed?

A. WeeklyB. At Exception AssessmentsC. At Checkpoint Meetings

D. On a regular basis


QUESTION 30What other product is reviewed at the end of each stage apart from the Business Caseand Project Plan?

A. The Project MandateB. The Team PlanC. The Risk LogD. The Project Brief


QUESTION 31Why is a copy of the Project Issue always returned to the author?

A. The author owns it.B. To acknowledge its receipt and entry into the system.C. To elicit further information.D. To notify rejection of the Issue.


QUESTION 32Which of the options below reviews the benefits achieved by the project?

A. Post-Project ReviewB. Post-Project Review PlanC. End Project ReportD. Follow-on Action Recommendations


QUESTION 33Which of these statements is FALSE?

A. A PRINCE2 project has a finite life spanB. A PRINCE2 project has a defined amount of resourcesC. A PRINCE2 project may have only activities, i.e. no productsD. A PRINCE2 project has an organisation structure with defined responsibilities, to manage the project


QUESTION 34The person best situated to keep an eye on a risk is called its?

A. SupporterB. MonitorC. OwnerD. Librarian


QUESTION 35Which document reviews actual achievements against the Project Initiation Document?

A. End Project ReportB. Post-Project ReviewC. Lessons Learned ReportD. Follow-On Action Recommendations


QUESTION 36InPRINCE2alpotentialchangesaredealtwithas?

A. Configuration itemsB. Requests For ChangeC. Project IssuesD. Exception ReportsE. Action items


QUESTION 37Which one of these is NOT a key criterion for producing a Product Flow Diagram?

A. Are the products clearly and unambiguously defined?B. On what other products is each product dependent?C. Is any product dependant on a product outside the scope of this plan?D. Which products can be developed in parallel?


QUESTION 38For a Quality Review, when are suitable reviewers identified?

A. When the product is passed to configuration managementB. In the Project Quality PlanC. During the QR preparation stepD. In planning the relevant stage


QUESTION 39The existence of what product is checked in Starting up a Project and its initial version finalized in Initiating aProject?

A. The Project MandateB. The Project PlanC. The Project BriefD. The Business Case


QUESTION 40Which does PRINCE2 regard as the third project interest, given user and supplier as the other two?

A. TechnicalB. ManagementC. BusinessD. Quality


QUESTION 41PRINCE2 lists a number of reasons why it is seldom desirable or possible to plan an entire project in detail atthe start. Which of these is NOT one of these reasons?

A. A changing or uncertain environmentB. A PRINCE2 requirementC. Difficulty in predicting business conditions in the futureD. Difficulty in predicting resource availability well into the future

Correct Answer: B

Section: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 42In which process is the Project Brief produced?

A. Starting Up a ProjectB. Initiating a ProjectC. Authorising InitiationD. Authorising a Project


QUESTION 43When should a Product Description be baselined?

A. As soon as it is available in draft formB. When the associated product has passed its quality checkC. When the plan containing its creation is baselinedD. As soon as it is written


QUESTION 44An Exception Plan covers what period?

A. From the problem to the end of the projectB. From the problem to the end of a plan that will no longer finish within agreed

tolerancesC. The work needed to put the project back within its tolerancesD. The time needed to produce an Exception Report


QUESTION 45There are several benefits that the end stage assessment brings to a project. Which one of the following isNOT a benefit?

A. To enable the approval of an Exception ReportB. To provide a review of a risky project at key moments when new information about

those risks appearsC. To ensure that key decisions are made prior to the detailed work needed to

implement themD. To provide a fire break for the project by encouraging the Project Board to assess

the project viability at regular intervals


QUESTION 46The initial Project Plan is based on the Project Brief, the Project Quality Plan and which other product?

A. The Project ApproachB. The Project Initiation DocumentC. The project start-up notificationD. The Project Mandate


QUESTION 47Which document is a record of some current or forecast failure to meet a requirement?

A. Exception ReportB. Off-SpecificationC. Follow-On Action RecommendationsD. Highlight Report


QUESTION 48If there is a request to change a baselined product, and the change can be done within the stage or WorkPackage tolerances, how can the decision to implement the change be made?

A. Project Managers decisionB. Team Managers decisionC. Team member s decision to whom the work has been allocatedD. formal change control


QUESTION 49ControlingaStagedriveswhichotherprocesonafrequent,iterativebasis?

A. Managing Stage BoundariesB. Approving a Stage or Exception PlanC. Managing Product DeliveryD. Planning

Correct Answer: C


QUESTION 50The Project Quality Plan is written in which process?

A. Initiating a ProjectB. Starting up a ProjectC. Managing Stage BoundariesD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 51What are defined as partitions of the project with decision points?

A. Work PackagesB. Product DescriptionsC. Quality ReviewsD. Stages


QUESTION 52In which lower level process of Controling a Stageis the Risk Log up dated?

A. Reporting HighlightsB. Assessing ProgressC. Capturing Project IssuesD. Examining Project Issues


QUESTION 53If a question arises on why a particular product was changed, which element of PRINCE2 would be of mosthelp in finding the information?

A. Issue LogB. Quality LogC. Configuration ManagementD. Change Control


QUESTION 54In which sub-process is a Stage Plan updated with actuals?

A. Assessing ProgressB. Reviewing Stage StatusC. Planning a StageD. Reporting Highlights


QUESTION 55In which sub-process are Checkpoint Reports created?

A. Executing a Work PackageB. Assessing ProgressC. Reporting HighlightsD. Reviewing Stage Status


QUESTION 56Are the following statements true or false?1 Delegated Project Assurance roles report directly to corporate or programmemanagement2 In PRINCE2 the Project Manager role must be full time3 A project management structure is a temporary structure

A. All three are falseB. Only the third is trueC. Only the first is falseD. The second and third are true


QUESTION 57The proces,Directing a Project begins when?

A. From Starting up a ProjectB. After the start-up of the projectC. At the end of the Initiation StageD. Before start-up of the project

Correct Answer: ASection: (none)

Explanation

QUESTION 58Apart from Initiating a Projectin which proces is the Busines Caseupdated?

A. Managing Product DeliveryB. Controlling a StageC. Managing Stage BoundariesD. Authorising a Stage


QUESTION 59The existence of what in formation is expected by the proces Starting Up a Project?

A. A Project PlanB. A Project MandateC. An appointed organisationD. Project Initiation Document


QUESTION 60In the PRINCE2 document management structure, how many types of file are recommended?

A. One for each StageB. Two, Management and SpecialistC. Just the Quality FileD. Three; project, stages and quality


QUESTION 61In a Quality Review which role does PRINCE2 suggest must ensure that all reviewers are provided with therelevant review products?

A. ProducerB. ScribeC. Review ChairpersonD. Configuration Librarian


QUESTION 62Which of these is mandatory in a PRINCE2 project?

A. The use of Team ManagersB. The use of Exception PlansC. The use of StagesD. The use of Product Checklists


QUESTION 63The Project Board has three responsibilities towards the management of risk. Which of the following options isthe FALSE one?

A. Notifying the Project Manager of any external risk exposure to the projectB. Making decisions on recommended reactions to riskC. Identifying, recording and regularly reviewing risksD. Striking a balance between levels of risk and potential benefits


QUESTION 64What function creates, maintains and monitors the use of a quality system?

A. Project SupportB. Quality PlanningC. Quality ControlD. Quality assurance


QUESTION 65Which is NOT a purpose of configuration management?

A. To identify productsB. To create productsC. To track productsD. To protect products


QUESTION 66

Which step is NOT part of Acepting a Work Package?

A. Understand the reporting requirementsB. Agree tolerance margins for the Work PackageC. Monitor and control the risks associated with the Work PackageD. Produce a Team Plan which shows that the Work Package can be completed within

the constraints


QUESTION 67Which process provides the information needed for the Project Board to assess thecontinuing viability of the project?

A. Starting up a ProjectB. Closing a ProjectC. PlanningD. Managing Stage Boundaries


QUESTION 68Which of the following are described in the Communication Plan?1) Who needs information2) What information they need3) Why they need it4) The format in which it should be presenteD)

A. The fourth is wrongB. All four are correctC. Only the first two are correctD. The third is wrong.


QUESTION 69In which process are decisions made on Exception Reports?

A. Managing Stage BoundariesB. Closing a ProjectC. Directing a ProjectD. Managing Product Delivery


QUESTION 70Which process checks for changes to the project management team?

A. Starting up a ProjectB. Managing Stage BoundariesC. Closing a ProjectD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 71Fromtheproductslisted,which one i s produced during Starting Up a Project?

A. The Project Initiation DocumentB. The Project PlanC. The Project Quality PlanD. The Project Approach


QUESTION 72Quality responsibilities, both within and external to the project, are defined in whichprocess?

A. Initiating a ProjectB. Starting up a ProjectC. Managing Stage BoundariesD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 73Acceptance for the completed products is obtained as part of which process?

A. Closing a ProjectB. Managing Product DeliveryC. Managing Stage BoundariesD. Controlling a Stage


QUESTION 74An Exception Report is produced in which sub-process?

A. Taking Corrective ActionB. Reviewing Stage StatusC. Escalating Project IssuesD. Reporting Highlights


QUESTION 75Which of the following are functions of the start-up process, SU?1) Setting up the project management team2) Developing the Project Mandate into the Project Brief3) Confirming the Project Approach4) Creating the Issue Log

A. All fourB. the first threeC. the first twoD. the third is wrong


QUESTION 76Which role from the following list does PRINCE2 say cannot be delegated?

A. Team ManagerB. Project AssuranceC. Project Board MemberD. Project Support


QUESTION 77New versions of the Project Plan are produced at the end of each stage to reflect updated information. Identifywhich option is FALSE.

A. Progress already madeB. Benefits already achievedC. Any agreed changes in circumstancesD. Any revised forecast of cost


QUESTION 78The decision on whether a projects solution will be contracted to third parties is made in which product?

A. The Project PlanB. The Project ApproachC. The Project BriefD. The Project Quality Plan


QUESTION 79Apart from Initiating a Project in which process is the Business Case updated?

A. Managing Product DeliveryB. Controlling a StageC. Managing Stage BoundariesD. Authorising a Stage


QUESTION 80What does PRINCE2 suggest may assist in the ultimate acceptance of the project?

A. Identifying Risks associated with a planB. Agreeing the Quality Criteria for a product with the CustomerC. Establishing tolerance levelsD. Follow-on Action Recommendations


QUESTION 81Which individual role is ultimately accountable for the project?

A. Project ManagerB. Senior SupplierC. ExecutiveD. Senior User


QUESTION 82

Who is responsible for the project producing a result that is capable of achieving the benefits defined in theBusiness Case?

A. The ExecutiveB. The Project ManagerC. The Senior UserD. The entire Project Board


QUESTION 83In which document does PRINCE2 look for the identification of the Chairman of a Quality Review?

A. Project PlanB. Stage Quality PlanC. Project Quality PlanD. Project Initiation Document


QUESTION 84Which of the following quality measures is covered in the process Initiating a Project (IP)?

A. How quality will be achievedB. When each product will be testedC. By whom each product will be testedD. Options A, B and C


QUESTION 85In terms of configuration management what are described as the assets of a project?

A. The resourcesB. The plansC. The productsD. The business benefits


QUESTION 86Which of the following products is NOT created during the PRINCE2 process model?

A. Project BriefB. Project MandateC. Project Initiation DocumentD. Project Plan


QUESTION 87Which statement is NOT a fundamental principle of Closing a Project?

A. A clear end to a project provides a useful opportunity to take stock of achievementsand experience

B. A clear end to a project provides an opportunity to ensure that all unachieved goalsand objectives are identified

C. A clear end to a project provides the opportunity to evaluate achievement of all theexpected benefits

D. A clear end to a project is always more successful than the natural tendency to driftinto use and subsequent modification of the product


QUESTION 88In which process are checks made for changes to the project management team?

A. Starting up a ProjectB. Managing Stage BoundariesC. Closing a ProjectD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 89What provision in Planning can be made for implementing Requests for Change?

A. Project and Stage TolerancesB. A Change BudgetC. Contingency PlansD. Adding a contingency margin to estimates


QUESTION 90Which option is NOT part of the Project Initiation Document?

A. Project MandateB. Initial Business CaseC. Project Quality PlanD. Communication Plan


QUESTION 91On behalf of whom do any appointed assurance jobs assure the project?

A. Project ManagerB. Corporate ManagementC. Project ExecutiveD. One or more members of the Project Board


QUESTION 92Which statement most accurately reflects the reason for an Exception Assessment in PRINCE2?

A. For the Project Manager to present an Exception Plan to the Project BoardB. The Project Manager delivers a progress report to the Project Board as a confidence

boostC. The Project Board meets to consider an Exception ReportD. The Project Manager reviews and revises the Risk Log with those with assurance

roles


QUESTION 93If a product is to be changed, what else must also pass through change control?

A. Stage Quality PlanB. Product Breakdown StructureC. Product DescriptionD. Quality Log


QUESTION 94As part of Assessing Progress the Project Manager looks at Checkpoint Reports, Work Packages status andwhat other product?

A. Highlight ReportsB. The Quality LogC. The Business CaseD. Project Initiation Document


QUESTION 95What document is input to the Project Board with a request to authorise the project?

A. The Project BriefB. The Project MandateC. The Project Initiation DocumentD. An Implementation Plan


QUESTION 96What is the first task in product-based planning?

A. Creating a Product ChecklistB. Creating a Product Description for the final productC. Creating a Product Flow DiagramD. Creating a Product Breakdown Structure


QUESTION 97Which one of these is NOT a Project Issue?

A. Annotation of minor errors on a Quality Review productB. Request to change the specification of requirementsC. Suggestion to improve a project productD. Record of some current or forecast failure to meet a requirement


QUESTION 98Which role is suggested might act as Scribe to a Quality Review?

A. Project Assurance

B. ReviewerC. Project SupportD. The Review Chairman


QUESTION 99What does PRINCE2 say must drive the project?

A. The Project MandateB. The Project Initiation DocumentC. The Project BriefD. The Business Case


QUESTION 100Which phrase applies to the user representative in a PRINCE2 project management team?

A. They will be impacted by the outcomeB. May need to use both in-house and external teams to construct the final outcomeC. Representation from the business viewpointD. Will provide the funding


QUESTION 101Which process covers overall direction and decision-making of the project?

A. Managing Product DeliveryB. Controlling a StageC. Directing a ProjectD. Managing Stage Boundaries


QUESTION 102What is the fundamental principle behind the process Managing Product Delivery?

A. A controlled break between Project Manager and product creation/provision by thirdparty suppliers

B. Before a Work Package is allocated to the team, there should be agreement with the

Project Manager on what is to be deliveredC. Whatever the type of project, the actual task of creating the required products needs

to be managedD. Work only commences and continues with the consent of the Project Manager


QUESTION 103The Product-based Planning technique is recommended for which plans?

A. Stage Plans onlyB. Project and Stage Plans onlyC. All levels of planD. All levels of plan except the Exception Plan


QUESTION 104The use of which of these roles is OPTIONAL?

A. ExecutiveB. Project ManagerC. Senior UserD. Team Manager


QUESTION 105Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. The two standard elements to tolerance are time and costB. Tolerance is the permissible deviation from plan without bringing the deviation to

the attention of the next higher authority.C. Separate tolerance figures should be given for time and cost.D. The Project Board has absolute discretion to set new tolerances at Project and Stage

Plan levels whenever it wishes to whatever levels it wishes.


QUESTION 106In which lower level process of Controlling a Stage is a Stage Plan updated with actuals?

A. Assessing Progress

B. Reviewing Stage StatusC. Planning a StageD. Reporting Highlights


QUESTION 107Which process produces operational and maintenance acceptance of products?

A. Managing Stage BoundariesB. Managing Product DeliveryC. Closing a ProjectD. Controlling a Stage


QUESTION 108Who does PRINCE2 say may re-evaluate the priority of an issue after impact analysis?

A. The Team ManagerB. Those with assurance responsibilitiesC. The AuthorD. The Project Board


QUESTION 109Which report does the Project Manager receive on a regular basis?

A. Highlight ReportB. Checkpoint ReportC. Issue ReportD. Exception Report


QUESTION 110In PRINCE2 all potential changes are dealt with as ?

A. Requests For ChangeB. Off-SpecificationsC. Configuration Items

D. Project Issues


QUESTION 111Given that producing a Product Breakdown Structure and a Product Flow Diagram aretwo of the steps of product-based planning, which is another?

A. Identifying activities and dependenciesB. Writing Product DescriptionsC. SchedulingD. Defining and analysing products


QUESTION 112In preparing for a Quality Review, who should distribute a copy of the product and Product Description to thereviewers?

A. The Project ManagerB. the ScribeC. the Team ManagerD. the Producer


QUESTION 113What are described as the backbone of the management information system required for any project?

A. Highlight ReportsB. PlansC. The control pointsD. End Stage Assessments


QUESTION 114Which PRINCE2 technique helps to ensure that all personnel affected by a product have the sameunderstanding of the products purpose?

A. Quality ReviewB. Configuration ManagementC. Product-based Planning

D. Change Control


QUESTION 115If there were a need to know what the precise content of an old version of a product was, what part ofPRINCE2 would most help us?

A. The Stage PlanB. The Issue LogC. Configuration ManagementD. Work Package Authorisations


QUESTION 116The initial Project Plan is based on the Project Brief, the Project Quality Plan and which other product?

A. The Project ApproachB. The Project Initiation DocumentC. The project start-up notificationD. The Project Mandate


QUESTION 117What is a concession?

A. A contract to a third partyB. An error found in a Quality Review which is not correctedC. An Off-Specification accepted by the Project Board without corrective actionD. An allowance above and beyond tolerance levels


QUESTION 118Are the majority of PRINCE2 controls described as?

A. Event-drivenB. Time-drivenC. Ad hocD. Technique-based


QUESTION 119Which product does PRINCE2 suggest should include the budget and schedule impact of changes?

A. Checkpoint ReportB. Exception ReportC. Highlight ReportD. Lessons Learned Report


QUESTION 120What time-driven control ascertains the status of team members work?

A. Highlight ReportB. Checkpoint ReportC. Exception ReportD. End Stage Report


QUESTION 121What plan identifies quality responsibilities for the project?

A. The Project PlanB. a Stage Quality PlanC. the Project Quality PlanD. a Team Plan


QUESTION 122In which process does the Project Manager ask the Project Board where the authorityfor making change lies?

A. During Starting Up A ProjectB. During Initiating a ProjectC. In Giving Ad Hoc DirectionD. When Authorising a Stage

Correct Answer: B


QUESTION 123Apart from the Issue Log, what else is updated by the lower level process Examining Project Issues?

A. Lessons Learned LogB. Business CaseC. Risk LogD. Stage Plan


QUESTION 124Closure of the project can only be authorised in which of these processes?

A. Initiating a ProjectB. Closing a ProjectC. Managing Stage BoundariesD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 125Which report assesses what management processes worked well and what went badly?

A. Follow-on Action RecommendationsB. End Stage ReportC. Business Case reviewD. Lessons Learned Report


QUESTION 126What does PRINCE2 suggest is a direct input to the Project Quality Plan?

A. ISO 9001B. Stage Quality PlanC. The supplier quality policyD. Customer Quality Expectations


QUESTION 127What name is given to the review that checks that the configuration management process is being done to astandard?

A. Product Status AccountB. Configuration auditC. Quality ReviewD. Quality Assurance


QUESTION 128Who might receive completed products before the Team Manager reports that the Work Package has beencompleted?

A. The CustomerB. The UserC. Configuration LibrarianD. The Project Board


QUESTION 129In the suggested filing system, where is the Risk Log kept?

A. Quality FileB. Project FileC. Each Stage FileD. Specialist File


QUESTION 130For a Quality Review, when are suitable reviewers selected?

A. When the product is passed to Configuration ManagementB. In the Project Quality PlanC. During the QR Preparation stepD. In planning the relevant stage


QUESTION 131Which of these is NOT a specific objective of an end stage assessment?

A. Perform a risk analysis and management review of the projectB. Revise the Project MandateC. Review the tolerances set for the next StageD. Review the next Stage Plan against the Project Plan


QUESTION 132Defining the stages of a project is fundamentally a process of balancing a number ofparameters. Which one ofthe following is NOT one of the parameters

A. The availability of the project board for progress meetingsB. How far ahead in the project it is sensible to planC. Where the key decision points need to be on the projectD. Too many small stages versus too few big ones


QUESTION 133In which sub-process of Controlling a Stage is the Risk Log updated?

A. Capturing Project IssuesB. Assessing ProgressC. Examining Project IssuesD. Reporting Highlights


QUESTION 134which step is NOT part of Accepting a Work Package?

A. Understand the reporting requirementsB. Agree tolerance margins for the Work PackageC. Monitor and control the risks associated with the Work PackageD. Produce a Team Plan which shows that the Work Package can be completed within

the constraints


QUESTION 135The configuration of the final deliverable of the project is -

A. The single end productB. The interim productsC. Its product descriptionD. The sum total of its products


QUESTION 136In the PRINCE2 document management structure, how many major types of file arerecommended?

A. Three-plans, risk and qualityB. Three-project, stage and qualityC. Just the Quality FileD. One per Project Issue


QUESTION 137When is a Project Quality Plan created?

A. In 'Starting up a Project'B. During InitiationC. As part of 'Managing Stage Boundaries'D. As part of the Project Mandate


QUESTION 138The following appears on the cover sheet of a PID: 'Version 1. 3 Draft'. Which Component of PRINCE2 wouldbe responsible for this entry?

A. ControlsB. Configuration ManagementC. Quality in a Project EnvironmentD. Change Control


QUESTION 139

When should an initial examination of a Project Issue be performed?

A. As soon as it is loggedB. On a weekly basisC. At the next execution of the sub-process, Reviewing Stage StatusD. At end stage assessment


QUESTION 140In addition to the normal steps of a Quality Review an extra one, Quality Review Planning is recommendeD)In which process does PRINCE2 suggest that this step should be done?

A. PlanningB. Starting up a ProjectC. Initiating a ProjectD. Controlling a Stage


QUESTION 141Quality management is

A. The means of ensuring that products meet the quality criteriaB. The establishment of the objectives and requirements for qualityC. The creation and maintenance of a quality systemD. The process of ensuring that the quality expected by the customer is achieved


QUESTION 142What should be reviewed as part of preparing a Work Package?

A. The Issue LogB. The appropriate Product DescriptionsC. Project Board Authorisation to ProceedD. Timesheets


QUESTION 143The person operating the configuration management method is called

A. Configuration LibrarianB. Configuration AuditorC. Product AssuranceD. Version Controller


QUESTION 144Which of the following statements is FALSE? Project Managers using PRINCE2 areencouraged to

A. Establish terms of reference as a prerequisite to the start of the projectB. Use a defined structure for delegation, authority and communicationC. Ensure resource commitment from management is part of any approval to proceedD. Provide brief reports to management at regular meetings


QUESTION 145The Quality File has seven divisions. Five of these are for customers quality expectations, Project QualityPlan, Configuration Management Plan, Configuration Item Records and Quality inspection records. Which ofthe following is another one?

A. Off-SpecificationsB. Specialist ProductsC. Acceptance CriteriaD. Stage Quality Plans


QUESTION 146Which process covers the work required of people who may not be using PRINCE2?

A. Managing Stage BoundariesB. Starting up a ProjectC. Directing a ProjectD. Managing Product Delivery


QUESTION 147It would be chaotic to have the people who are working on the project starting activities whenever they think fit.What product does PRINCE2 use to control this?

A. Project IssueB. Work PackageC. Checkpoint ReportD. Risk Log


QUESTION 148What element of PRINCE2 provides an objective measurement for management progress control?

A. Quality ReviewB. Checkpoint ReportC. Highlight ReportD. End Stage Report


QUESTION 149What environment does PRINCE2 assume?

A. A fixed-price contractB. A Customer/Supplier environmentC. A specialist environmentD. A third-party environment


QUESTION 150The Project Board has three responsibilities towards the Management of Risk. Which of the following optionsis the FALSE one?

A. Notifying the Project Manager of any external risk exposure to the projectB. Ensuring that risks are identified, recorded and regularly reviewedC. Making decisions on recommended reactions to riskD. Striking a balance between level of risk and potential benefits


QUESTION 151There are 6 variables involved in all projects. The first 5 are costs, timescales, quality, scope and risk. What isthe 6th?

A. ProductsB. ManagementC. OutcomesD. Benefits


QUESTION 152In the Plan the Next Stage activity, which project role is responsible for reviewing the next Stage Plan?

A. Project ManagerB. Project AssuranceC. Senior UserD. Corporate/Programme Management


QUESTION 153What is the first step in Product-based Planning?

A. Create a Product Breakdown StructureB. Write a Project Product DescriptionC. Create a Product Flow DiagramD. Write Product Descriptions


QUESTION 154Controlling a Stage describes the day-to-day work of the Project Manager. Which of the following statementsis false?

A. In Controlling a Stage, the Stage Plan is updated with actuals and progress is checked against the planB. Controlling a Stage drives Managing Product DeliveryC. The Project Manager uses the process Controlling a Stage to manage any deviations from Stage or

Project PlansD. All of Controlling a Stage is used in a time-driven manner


QUESTION 155At which point should a project be terminated?

A. A project should be terminated once it is predicted to exceed the project toleranceB. A project should be terminated if the Project Manager or a member of the Project Board resignsC. Once a project commences, it should continue to completionD. A project should be terminated when the Project Board decides that the project is no longer viable


QUESTION 156The Project Mandate is usually derived from:

A. A sketch on the back of an envelope?B. The very first PRINCE2 process?C. A PRINCE2 project think-tank of the Project Manager, other team members and the Project Board?D. Programme or corporate management?


QUESTION 157Which process is the Quality Register created?

A. Initiating a ProjectB. Managing Product DeliveryC. Controlling a StageD. Starting Up a project


QUESTION 158At which point does the PRINCE2 Project Board carry out its first major activity?

A. After Starting up a ProjectB. Once corporate / programme management has given a Project MandateC. At the beginning of Starting up a ProjectD. Once the Project Mandate has been created


QUESTION 159Which of the following does not aid the Project Manager in exerting control?

A. Project Initiation DocumentationB. Work Package

C. Exception PlanD. Project Plan


QUESTION 160Which of the following is an in put to the Plan the Next Stage activity in the Managing a Stage Boundaryprocess?

A. Issue RegisterB. Checkpoint ReportC. Project Product DescriptionsD. Exception Plan


QUESTION 161Which of the following are produced during the Starting Up a Project stage?

A. Project PlanB. Project Initiation DocumentC. Project Quality PlanD. Project Brief


QUESTION 162Which of the following is a trigger for the Project Manager to update the Stage Plan with actuals?

A. Once agreed, the Stage Plan never gets updatedB. Receipt of a Checkpoint Report from a team managerC. Receipt of a Project IssueD. An entry made into the daily log


QUESTION 163A Project Mandate is turned into a Project Brief by which of the following processes?

A. Managing Product DeliveryB. Starting Up a ProjectC. Initiating a Project

D. Authorising Initiation


QUESTION 164Which product documents issues and should be monitored on a regular basis?

A. Daily LogB. Issue RegisterC. Lessons LogD. Issue Report


QUESTION 165Which of the following is NOT a step in PRINCE2 Risk Management?

A. AssessB. Risk budgetC. IdentifyD. Implement


QUESTION 166Which Process is used to design the Project Management Team?

A. Initiating a ProjectB. Authorising a ProjectC. Starting Up a ProjectD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 167Which of the following is not an objective of the process Initiating a Project?

A. It encourages the Project Board to take ownership of the projectB. It provides the benchmark for decision-making processes throughout the projects lifeC. It confirms the existence of an acceptable Business Case justifying the projectD. It ensures that all project management authorities are appointed


QUESTION 168Which of the following is NOT an objective of the process Controlling a Stage?

A. Ensure that quality is achieved as plannedB. Manage any deviations from Stage or Project PlansC. Identifying the key products that the project will deliverD. Manage on-time delivery of products within agreed tolerances


QUESTION 169Whose responsibility is it to supply the Customers quality expectations?

A. Project ManagerB. Senior UserC. ExecutiveD. Senior Supplier


QUESTION 170The Project Board keeps a control of the project through:1 Highlight Reports2 Checkpoint Reports3 Exception assessment4 Quality Log

A. 1 3 and 4 onlyB. All of the aboveC. land 3 onlyD. 1 2 and 3 only


QUESTION 171Which of the following is a stable element within the Project Initiation Document?

A. Business CaseB. Project PlanC. Project toleranceD. Risk Log


QUESTION 172Which of the following are NOT covered in the management product Project Approach?1 Whether the solution is to be bespoke2 What quality levels the product must meet3 Whether an off the shelf product will be used

A. 2B. 2&3C. None of the aboveD. 1&2


QUESTION 173Which of the following is an in put to the Prepare the Communication ManagementStrategy ?

A. Stage PlanB. Quality Management StrategyC. Configuration Item RecordD. Benefits Review Plan


QUESTION 174Which of the following is the definition for an off-specification?

A. An issue the Project Manager needs to resolve or escalateB. Something forecast or currently not meeting societyC. A proposal for a change to a basketD. A statement of concern


QUESTION 175In which strategy would the change control process be recorded?

A. Quay Management StrategyB. Configuration Management StrategyC. Risk Management Strategy

D. Communication Management Strategy


QUESTION 176It me Project Board are too busy to authorize all change requests themsekes they can appoint....?

A. A Change AuthortyB. A Change BoardC. A Change CommteeD. A Change Budget


QUESTION 177What is the purpose of a Product Status Account?

A. A set of records that descrbe rformaton about the project B) A bg used to recordproblems or concerns about products C) An aud( or review to compare actual status ofproductsD) A report covemg the status about the state of the projects products withn

Correct Answer: Section: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 178When examining a project issue, which three aspects should be considered?1 Performance targets2 Business Case3 Resources4 Risk

A. 1 3 4B. 2 3 4C. 1 2 4D. 1 2 3


QUESTION 179Who would be responsible for maintaining the Configuration Item Records?

A. Project ManagerB. Project Support

C. Project AssuranceD. Team Manager


QUESTION 180When does Directing a Project begin?

A. From the beginning of Starting up a ProjectB. From the begnniig of Inliatrig a ProjectC. From the completion of Startng up a ProjectD. From the completion of Tniatiig a Project


QUESTION 181Which management product do the Project Board use to decide whether to authonse initiation?

A. Project BnefB. Busness CaseC. Project Intiation DocumentationD. Project Product Descrption


QUESTION 182Which of the following is NOT a tngger fo the project marager to authorise a work package?

A. Stage AuthonsationB. Correctie ActionC. Exception plan approvedD. Reporting hjhkjhts


QUESTION 183Which activity is responsible for updating the stage plan with actual during Controlling a Stage?

A. Review the stage statusB. Review work package statusC. Repot HhbghtsD. Take corrective action


QUESTION 184During Execubng a Work package, specialist products are createi and quality reviewsare carried out which management product captures the details of these reviews?

A. Team PlanB. Checkpoint ReportC. Quay RegisterD. Configuration Item Record


QUESTION 185During a work package the Team manager needs to keep the project manager informed,which management product is used for this?

A. Highhght reportB. Checkpont ReportC. Issue ReportD. End Stage Report


QUESTION 186When updating the project plan as part of Managing a stage boundary, what else might be updated?

A. Exception PanB. Project Management teamC. Busriess CaseD. Project Inaiabon Documentation


QUESTION 187Whicti of the following management products is NOT updated as part of Managing a stage boundary?1 Business Case2 Benefits Review Plan3 Configuration Item Records4 Project Brief

A. 1 2 3

B. 1 3 4C. 1 2 4D. 23 4


QUESTION 188Which of the following activities could tngger the production of an exception plan?Review Stage statusB) Givng ad hoc drectionC) Escalatng a project issueD) Report stage end

A.B.C.D.

Correct Answer: Section: (none)Explanation

QUESTION 189Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Continued BusinessJustifcation

A. The justifcaton for the project must reman the same throughout the project.B. The justAficabon for the project shouki remali vahD)C. The justification for the project may change.D. If the project is no longer justified t should be stoppeD)


QUESTION 190Which of the following activties is NOT an action of preparing for planned closure?

A. Update the project plan wth actuaB. Update the Project Management TeamC. Request a product status accountD. Confirm project has dehvered what defned ii Project PrOduCt Descrtion


QUESTION 191Whicts princpIe Is supported by the activity Evaluate the Project9

A. Continued Business JustificatonB. Defried roles and responsbiesC. Learn from experenceD. Manage by stages


QUESTION 192Which of the following is False? A Successful project management team should,

A. Have business, user and suppler stakeholders representationB. Never be reviewed as members should stay with the team for the durationC. Ensure appropriate governance by defiling responsive for directing, managing and

delving the project and clearly defining accountable at all levelsD. Have an effective strategy to manage communication flows to and from stakeholders


QUESTION 193Which of the following statements is true of the business interest on the project?

A. Ensures the project provides value for moneyB. Ensures the requirements for the project are definedC. Ensures the products produced meet the desired qualityD. Represents the users of the product


QUESTION 194Which of the following represents the four key characteristics a good Project board should di splay?

A. Authority, Credulity, Ointment, AvailablyB. Authority, Credibity, Delegation, AvadabityC. Authority, Availably, Connections, DelegationD. Authority, Crudity, Connections, Delegation


QUESTION 195In which Management product would the Project Board specify where the authority for change requests lies?

A. Risk Management StrategyB. Quaky Management StrategyC. Communication StrategyD. Configuration Management Strategy


QUESTION 196Who is responsible for ensuring That Communication Management Strategy is appropriate and that plannedcommunication activities actually take place?

A. Project AssuranceB. Project ManagerC. Corporate or Programme ManagementD. Project Support


QUESTION 197Which of the following roles cannot be combined?

A. Executive and Senior UserB. Project Manager and Project SupportC. Project Assurance and Team ManagerD. Senior Supplier and Supplier Assurance


QUESTION 198PRINCE2 proposes 3 levels of Plan, which are they?

A. Initiation, Project and Stage PlansB. Project, Stage and Exception PlansC. I Initiation, Project and Benefit Review PlansD. Project, Stage and Team Plans


QUESTION 199Having completed designing the plan, in which order should the next steps take place toproduce a plan?1 Prepare Estimates2 Define and analyze Products

3 Prepare the schedule4 Identify activities and dependencies

A. 2 4 3 1B. 4 2 1 3C. 4 3 2 1D. 2 4 1 3


QUESTION 200Product based planning focuses on which of the following1 Creating product descriptions2 Identifying activities3 Creating a Product hierarchy4 Creating a Product sequence

A. 1 2 3B. 2 3 4C. 1 3 4D. 1 2 4


QUESTION 201Who sets the tolerances for a work package?

A. The project boardB. The project managerC. The team managerD. Corporate or programme management


QUESTION 202Which of the following is not part of the composition of a Plan?

A. Pre-requestsB. AssumptionsC. Quality responsibilitiesD. Product descriptions


QUESTION 203Who is responsible for committing user resources to the project?

A. Senior UserB. Senior SupplerC. ExecutiveD. Project Board


QUESTION 204Which ol the following statements describes an outcome?

A. Any of the projects specialist productsB. A result of the change derived from using the projects productsC. A measurable improvement resulting from a changeD. Something perceived as advantages by a stakehoier


QUESTION 205Which of the following should NOT be included in the business case?

A. ReasonsB. Major RisksC. Business optionsD. Business approach


QUESTION 206When considering the business options in the business case, which of these is NOT an option?

A. Do nothingB. Do the maximumC. Do the minimumD. Do something


QUESTION 207Which of the following statements s TRUE with regard to expected benefits?

A. They cannot be assentedB. They dont need to follow corporate objectivesC. They should be measuredD. Tolerances cannot be set against expected benefits


QUESTION 208Who is responsible for ensuring that the value-for- money solution is constantly reassessed?

A. Business AssuranceB. Senior UserC. Corporate or Programme ManagementD. Project Support


QUESTION 209Which of the following activities is the Executive responsible for?

A. Ensure the desiredB. Responsible for theC. Assess and updateD. Responsible for the


QUESTION 210Which of the following principles describes this statement? xxx defines tolerances for each project objective toestablish limits of delegated authority

A. Manage by stagesB. Focus on productsC. Manage by exceptionD. Learn from experience


QUESTION 211Which of the following statements is NOT correct The Learn from Experience principle suggests that lessonsshould be actively sought..

A. When Starting a ProjectB. When initiating a ProjectC. As the project progressesD. As the project doses


QUESTION 212Which of the following principles uses Product Descriptions to provide clarity by defining each productspurpose, composition, derivation, format, quality criteria and quality method?

A. Tailor to suit the project environmentB. Focus on productsC. Manage by stagesD. Continued business justification


QUESTION 213Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Continued Business Justification?

A. The justification for the project must remain the same throughout the projectB. The justification for the project should remain validC. The justications for the project may changeD. If the project is no longer justified t. should be stopped


QUESTION 214The Manage by Exception principle sets tolerances for six areas of the project, Time, Cost and Qualities arethree of them, what are the other three?

A. Scope, People & Resources, BenefitB. Scope, Risk, ProductC. Risk, Benefit, ProductD. Scope, Risk. Benefit


QUESTION 215Which statement best explains the purpose of Tailor to suit the project environment?

A. Ensure project controls are based on projects scab, complexity, repentance, capablyand risk

B. To use a set of pre-defined templates for the size of projectC. To tailor the use of the principles to suit the projectD. To pick which PRTNCE2 processes to apply and which to leave out


QUESTION 216If Project tolerances were threateneD) who needs to be notified?

A. Project BoardB. Project ManagerC. Corporate or Programmer ManagementD. Executive


QUESTION 217During which process would the stage tolerances be set?

A. Cantroling a StageB. initiating a ProjectC. Managing a Stage BoundaryD. Directing a Project


QUESTION 218Which of the following is not a factor to consider when determining the length of a stage?

A. The amount of resources available in the short termB. How far ahead you can sens plan in detailC. The technical stages within the projectD. The amount of r6k associated with the project


QUESTION 219Which statement is TRUE with regard to technical stages?

A. technical stages can on occur sequenta1y

B. Technical stages define where management dec&ons are appointeeC. Technical stages often overlapD. Technical stages define the commitment of resources and authority to spend


QUESTION 220There are two time driven controls in PRINCE2 which are they?

A. Highlight and End Stage ReportsB. Highlight and Checkpoint ReportsC. Checkpoint and End Project ReportsD. Highlight and Lessons Reports


QUESTION 221Who is responsible for confirming stage and project progress against agreed tolerances?

A. Project SupportB. ExecutiveC. Project AssuranceD. Project Manager


QUESTION 222Which principle is central to the quality theme and provides explicit understanding of what the project willcreate?

A. Manage by stagesB. Focus on productsC. Manage by exceptionsD. Learn from experience


QUESTION 223Which of the following statements are True1 Quality management is the complete set of quality standards. Procedures and responsibilities for a site ororganization2 Quality planning is about defining products required of the protect with their respective quality criteriamethods and responsibilities.

3 Quality control focuses on the op rational techniques and activities used to carry out quality inspections.4 Quality assurance ensures that quality methods are being correctly followed

A. 1 2&3B. 1 3&4C. 1.2&4D. 2.3&4


QUESTION 224Which of the following statements would NOT be included in the Project Product Description?

A. Purpose of the productB. CompositionC. Project level tolerancesD. Quality criteria


QUESTION 225In the PRINCE2 Quality review technique, who would most likely carry out the role of administrator

A. Project managerB. Project supportC. Team ManagerD. Project Assurance


QUESTION 226Which role is responsible for providing the customers quality expectations and acceptance criteria for theproject?

A. ExecutiveB. Corporate or Programmer ManagementC. Senior UserD. Project Assurance


QUESTION 227Which management product defines the detailed nature purpose and function of a product?

A. PlanB. Quality RegisterC. Project Product DescriptionD. Product Description


QUESTION 228Which of the following statements is False regarding the Risk Management Strategy?

A. It captures and maintains al relevant informant on identified threats and opportunistsB. It documents the r6k tolerancesC. It documents the approach to riskD. It identifies responsible towards risk for the project


QUESTION 229There are four steps in the Risk Management procedure, what are they?

A. Identify, Assess, Resource, ImplementB. Identify, Evaluate, Resource, ImplementC. Identify, Assess, Plan, ImplementD. Identify, Evaluate, Plan, Implement


QUESTION 230Which of the following risk responses can be used for either an opportunity or a threat?

A. ReduceB. ShareC. RejectD. Enhance


QUESTION 231Which of the following reports does not contain any information on risk?

A. Issue Report

B. Highlight reportC. Lessons ReportD. End Stage Report


QUESTION 232Which of the following statements best describes what a risk owner is?

A. Best placed to keep an eye on the riskB. Carry out the response actions to a riskC. Responsible for management, mentoring and control of al aspects of a riskD. Reports to the project manager regularly on the status of a risk


QUESTION 233Who is responsible for reviewing the risk management practices to ensure they are in line with the projectsrisk management strategy?

A. Project SupportB. Project ManagerC. Team ManagerD. Project Assurance


QUESTION 234Starting Up a project is triggered by which of the following?

A. LegislationB. Corporate StrategyC. RisksD. Mandate


QUESTION 235Who is responsible for appointing the Project Manager?

A. Corporate or Programmer ManagementB. The Project Board

C. The ExecutiveD. Project Assurance


QUESTION 236During which of the following activities is the Project Product Description created?

A. Design and appoint the Project Management TeamB. Prepare the outline business caseC. Select the project approach and assemble the project briefD. Plan the initiation stage


QUESTION 237Winch of the following is NOT an objective of Initiating a Project?

A. Understanding the scope of what is to be done and the products to be deliveredB. Understanding the roles and responsible of the Project Management TeamC. Understand how quality required will be achievedD. Understand how progress will be monitored and controlled


QUESTION 238Which other management product is created when the Business case is updated duringInitiating a Project?

A. Post project review planB. Risk RegisterC. Benefits Review planD. Issue Register


QUESTION 239Who is responsible for the initial creation of the Configuration Item records?

A. Project ManagerB. Team ManagerC. Project Assurance

D. Project Support


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