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Question 1

Single choice

What product is used to maintain a record of those who have an interest in the project and their information requirements?

A
Project Plan
B
Communication Management Strategy
C
Project Brief
D
Project Product Description

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Correct answerB

Question 2

Single choice

What should the 'organizing' practice address?

A
How to meet the user's requirements of the project products
B
Which members of the project management team should report to whom
C
What might go wrong that could affect the achievement of the business objectives
D
Who will be impacted by the change and how they will need to transition the new capabilities

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Correct answerB

Question 3

Single choice

Which statement applies to Stage Plans?

A
Always have the same duration as the Project Plan
B
Are produced at the same time as the Project Initiation Documentation
C
Assist the Project Manager inthe day-to-day running and control of the project
D
Provide a baseline against which the Project Board monitor overall progress

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Correct answerC

Question 4

Single choice

Which is NOT a purpose of the Organization theme?

A
Define a projectmanagement team structure
B
Define the level of tolerance for each level of the project management team
C
Define the Project Board's responsibility for directing the project
D
Define which role is accountable for the project's success

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Correct answerB

Question 5

Single choice

Which describes a time-driven control?

A
The dates for the project's end stage assessment included in the project plan
B
The expected frequency of progress reports specified in a work package
C
The expected dates for planned checks of specialist products included in a stage plan
D
The planned exception assessment meeting to authorize a requested exception plan

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Correct answerB

Question 6

Single choice

Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence... Quality planning provides the definition of the required products with their associated [ ? ] as a foundation for Project Board agreement.

A
Customer's quality expectations
B
Quality test results
C
Quality criteria
D
Owners

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Correct answerC

Question 7

Single choice

If an informal issue is defined as a problem or concern, where should it first be recorded?

A
Issue Register
B
Risk Register
C
Daily Log
D
Exception Report

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Correct answerC

Question 8

Single choice

Which of the following are uses of the Risk Register during the Controlling a Stage process?

1. Obtain details on risks to include in a Highlight Report
2. Obtain details of risks that may affect the Stage Plan for the next stage
3. Capture uncertainties identified when authorizing a Work Package
4. Obtain details of any potential impacts that may affect the Business Case while reviewing the stage status

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

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Correct answerC

Question 9

Single choice

According to PRINCE2, why might there be more than one business case for a project?

A
There may be more than one management stage in the project
B
The project may be in a commercial environment with a number of suppliers
C
There may be more than one work package being delivered in the project
D
The project may be in a programme environment

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Correct answerB

Explanation

https://www.prince2primer.com/prince2-practitioner-questions-answers-business-case/

Question 10

Single choice

How does PRINCE2 ensure that the specific management needs of an organization are met?

A
By incorporating tailoring
B
By mandating training
C
By focusing on viability
D
By representing best practice

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Question 11

Single choice

Which is NOT one of the four integrated elements of PRINCE2?

A
Principles
B
Products
C
Themes
D
Tailoring to the project environment

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Question 12

Single choice

According to PRINCE2, which of the following is a characteristic of a project compared to that of business operations?

A
Incurs cost
B
Introduces business change
C
Delivers benefits
D
Creates products

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Correct answerB

Question 13

Single choice

Which is a purpose of a Project Product Description?

A
Form part of the Work Package for the project product
B
Provide the initial project budget to be refined in the Business Case
C
Document the project mandate and gain approval for the project from the Project Board
D
Define the quality required of the project's product

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Correct answerD

Question 14

Single choice

Which reason explains why the 'learn from experience' principle is important?

A
The temporary project team may not have delivered similar work
B
Projects should contribute to the development of staff
C
It helps to prevent projects duplicating other projects' objectives
D
User staff often do not have enough time to participate in project work

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Correct answerA

Question 15

Single choice

What plan is mandatory?

A
Team Plan
B
Exception Plan
C
Project Plan
D
Programme Plan

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Correct answerC

Question 16

Single choice

Which is a minimum requirement when applying the 'business case' theme?

A
Defining the alternative business options for the project in the benefits management approach
B
Ensuring that the involvement of suppliers in the project is justified
C
Defining who will be responsible for approving and updating the business case
D
Documenting the best case, expected case, and worst case business case

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Correct answerC

Explanation

References:
https://prince2.wiki/theme/business-case/

Question 17

Single choice

What product would enable the Project Manager to review how a Work Package is performing against its cost tolerance?

A
Configuration Item Record
B
Quality Register
C
Highlight Report
D
Checkpoint Report

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Correct answerD

Question 18

Single choice

Which project characteristic refers to a project involving a team of people working together to introduce a change that will impact others outside the team and sometimes other organizations?

A
Temporary
B
Cross-functional
C
Introduces business change
D
Uniqueness

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Question 19

Single choice

Which is a benefit gained from applying the "defined roles and responsibilities" principle?

A
Management control is provided by review and decision points at defined intervals
B
Management time is saved by setting tolerances for each management level
C
Recommendations made by members of other project teams are considered
D
Clear accountabilities are established for all members of the project team

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Correct answerD

Question 20

Single choice

Where would the mechanism for the control of and access to a risk budget be defined?

A
Risk Management Strategy
B
Risk Register
C
Risk profile
D
Risk management procedure

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Question 21

Single choice

Which is a benefit of using PRINCE2?

A
Is a method specifically designed for technical projects
B
Provides for the efficient and economic use of management time
C
Includes many of the proven planning techniques, such as critical path analysis
D
Can be used tomanage both projects and programmes

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Question 22

Single choice

If a project is part of a programme, which 'starting up a project' process activities are MOST likely to be reduced or eliminated?

A
Appointing the project board and producing the project brief
B
Planning the initiation stage and appointing the project manager
C
Producing the additional role descriptions and validating the project product description
D
Verifying the project approach and capturing previous lessons

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Correct answerA

Explanation

http://prince2.wiki/Starting_Up_a_Project#Activities

Question 23

Single choice

Which feature of a stage plan suggests that a project is in danger of scope creep?

A
Stage plans are prepared by the project manager as the stage comes to an end
B
Products identified in a stage plan cannot be traced back to the project plan
C
The team delivering the stage plan includes staff from different parts of an organization
D
It is not possible to implement remedial actions for an exception by updating a stage plan

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Correct answerB

Question 24

Single choice

Which PRINCE2 role is accountable to corporate or programme management for the success of the project?

A
Project Board
B
Project Manager
C
Senior User
D
Change Authority

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Question 25

Single choice

Identify the missing words in the following sentence.

The 'managing product delivery' process provides a controlled link between [ ? ] and a project manager.

A
project assurance
B
the project board
C
the corporate, programme management or the customer
D
a team manager

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Correct answerD

Question 26

Single choice

Which is a purpose of an Exception Plan?

A
Show the reason for the tolerance deviation from a Stage Plan or Project Plan
B
Reduce the number of exception assessments, by agreeing a budget to cover the costs of any requests for change
C
Identify the actions required to recover from the effect ofa tolerance deviation
D
Define the changes which are within the scope of the change budget

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Correct answerC

Question 27

Single choice

In which process would the directing level of management ensure there is continued business justification?

A
Directing a Project
B
Managing a Stage Boundary
C
Initiating a Project
D
Controlling a Stage

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Question 28

Single choice

The PRINCE2 principle 'focus on products' states that a successful project is which one of the following?

A
Output oriented
B
Activity oriented
C
Benefits oriented
D
Resource oriented

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Question 29

Single choice

Which role should identify whether a project's management products need to be tailored?

A
Team manager
B
Executive
C
Senior user
D
Project manager

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Correct answerD

Question 30

Single choice

At which level does the project board set tolerances?

A
Programme
B
Project
C
Stage
D
Work package

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Correct answerC

Explanation

Tolerances can be set for the project, for a stage.

References:
https://www.girlsguidetopm.com/inside-prince2-tolerances/

Question 31

Single choice

What is a purpose of a Benefits Review Plan?

A
Provide information regarding unfinished work to the group which will support the project's products in their operational life
B
Give a detailed analysis of only those benefits that were realized before the project closed
C
Document the justification for undertaking the project, based on the estimated costs versus the anticipated benefits
D
Provide details of the time and effort needed to carry out the planned benefits reviews

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Correct answerD

Question 32

Single choice

Which process can trigger a premature close of the project?

A
Directing a Project
B
Controlling a Stage
C
Managing a Stage Boundary
D
Closing a Project

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Question 33

Single choice

How should a project apply the 'continued business justification' principle?

A
By identifying and making improvements throughout the project's life
B
By delegating authority to enable the efficient use of senior management time
C
By using decision making to ensure that the project aligns with objectives
D
By doing the work that contributes directly to delivering the agreed products

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Correct answerC

Explanation

References:
https://www.whatisprince2.net/prince2-principles/prince2-principle-continued-business-justification

Question 34

Single choice

Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence... Change can only be considered in relation to an established [ ? ]

A
Baseline
B
Situation
C
Product
D
Specification

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Question 35

Single choice

What is performed as part of the recommended risk management procedure?

A
A budget to investigate issues is allocated
B
Risk management practices are reviewed to ensure that they are performed effectively
C
Information about risks to the projects is sent to project stakeholders
D
Conflicts between the project and the programme board are resolved

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Question 36

Single choice

Which is NOT a purpose of a Product Description?

A
Define the time and cost needed to produce the product
B
Define the quality skills required to check the product
C
Define the function and appearance of the product
D
Define the development skills required to produce the product

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Correct answerB

Question 37

Single choice

What role agrees the techniques, products and constraints for a Work Package with the Project Manager?

A
Executive
B
Project Assurance
C
Senior Supplier
D
Team Manager

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Question 38

Single choice

Which does a Project Manager produce to define and control the work to be done?

A
Configuration Item Record
B
Stage scope tolerance
C
Team Plan
D
Work Package

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Question 39

Single choice

Which is a recommended response type to respond to an opportunity?

A
Transfer
B
Reject
C
Accept
D
Reduce

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Correct answerB

Question 40

Single choice

Which is the Change Authority role permitted to authorize?

A
Risks to the project
B
Adjustments to the limits on the change budget
C
Changes to stage tolerance
D
Changes to the project that do not exceed a defined budget

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Question 41

Single choice

Identify the missing word in the following sentence.

Costs, timescales, quality, scope, [?] and risk are all aspects of project performance that need to be managed.

A
change
B
portfolios
C
benefits
D
plans

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Question 42

Single choice

If the Project Board wish to ensure the Communications Management Strategy covers all the stakeholders requirements for the next stage, which project management team role may they appoint to check this for them?

A
Project Assurance
B
Project Support
C
Project Manager
D
Quality Assurance

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Question 43

Single choice

How does the `managing product delivery' process achieve its purpose?

A
By agreeing requirements for how project work should be undertaken
B
By producing highlight reports to enable the project board to oversee the work
C
By requiring the project manager to produce and monitor team plans
D
By escalating issues and risks that cannot be resolved within stage tolerance

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Question 44

Single choice

Which PRINCE2 role has a specific responsibility for briefing non-technical management on supplier aspects of the project?

A
Team Manager
B
Project Manager
C
Senior Supplier
D
Team member

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Question 45

Single choice

According to PRINCE2, the quality review technique compliments the use of which of the following?

A
Product Descriptions
B
Quality Assurance
C
Issue and change control procedure
D
Customer's quality expectations

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Question 46

Single choice

Which process would check and accept Work Packages?

A
Controlling a Stage
B
Managing Product Delivery
C
Directing a project
D
Managing a Stage Boundary

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Question 47

Single choice

How does PRINCE2 define a project?

A
A temporary team that is created to direct and oversee a collection of related projects in order to deliver
outcomes and benefits related to the organization's strategic objectives
B
A temporary organization that is created for the purpose of delivering one or more business products
according to an agreed Business Case
C
A permanent organization that is created for the purpose of realizing one or more business benefits
D
A permanent team that is created to deliver a series of business change initiatives

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Question 48

Single choice

Which TWO describe characteristics of a project?

1. It is a means for introducing change
2. It is temporary in nature
3. It involves repeatable operational tasks
4. It involves little or no uncertainty

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

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Question 49

Single choice

Which of the following would define the sequence in which the products are to be created and any dependencies between them?

A
Product Status Account
B
Product flow diagram
C
Product breakdown structure
D
Product Description

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Question 50

Single choice

What type of progress control is a Checkpoint Report?

A
Event-driven
B
Exception-based
C
Time-driven
D
Ad hoc-based

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Question 51

Single choice

Once a product has been completed, from whom would the Team Manager get approval for its completion?

A
Project Manager
B
The authority defined in the product's Product Description
C
Quality Assurance as part of their independent audits
D
The producer of the product

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Question 52

Single choice

Which aspect of project performance must be managed to ensure the project's products are fit for purpose?

A
Benefits
B
Quality
C
Risk
D
Scope

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Question 53

Single choice

What is an objective of the Directing a Project process?

A
Enable the Project Board to be accountable for the project's success
B
Verify user acceptance of the project's products
C
Ensure the host site is able to support the products when the project is disbanded
D
Ensure there is authority to deliver the project's products

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Question 54

Single choice

Which role represents the stakeholders who will operate the project's products after the project is complete?

A
Executive
B
Senior user
C
Senior supplier
D
Project manager

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Correct answerB

Explanation

http://p2.tech-academy.co.uk/organisation/

Question 55

Single choice

Which plan provides the Business Case with costs during the Initiating a Project process?

A
Initiation Stage Plan
B
Project Plan
C
Stage Plan
D
Team Plan

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Question 56

Single choice

The creation of an Exception Plan often follows which situation?

A
A time or cost slippage occurs during a management stage
B
An Exception Report being submitted to the Project Board
C
A Stage Plan is updated due to an urgent corrective action being taken
D
An Issue Report being created

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Correct answerB

Question 57

Single choice

Which role is the key decision maker in a project?

A
Corporate management
B
Project manager
C
Executive
D
Senior user

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Correct answerC

Explanation

The Executive: The executive actually owns the business case and his role is that of a business-oriented leader who is ultimately accountable for the project. The executive also has the authority of delivering the final words and decisions that are taken in the project.

References:
https://www.knowledgehut.com/blog/project-management/prince2-roles-and-responsibilities

Question 58

Single choice

On which environment is PRINCE2 based?

A
Information technology
B
Customer/supplier
C
Procurement
D
Programme

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Question 59

Single choice

Which action should the project manager take when reviewing progress to assess the 'health' of a stage?

A
Capture lessons that may assist in the monitoring and control of this project
B
Review the quality of the relationships in the organizational ecosystem
C
Increase the frequency of event-driven controls to monitor stage progress
D
Identify whether issues are resolved in a timely manner or left unmanaged

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Correct answerD

Question 60

Single choice

When are tolerances for a Work Package agreed?

A
When acceptinga Work Package
B
As work on each product within the Work Package begins
C
Once ail products have been developed and approved
D
When the Stage Plan is authorized by the Project Board

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Question 61

Single choice

Which of the following project management team roles can be shared?

1. Project Assurance
2. Executive
3. Senior User
4. Senior Supplier

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

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Question 62

Single choice

Which is one of the six aspects of project performance that needs to be managed?

A
Issues
B
People
C
Benefit
D
Tolerance

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Question 63

Single choice

Which is a purpose of the 'directing a project' process?

A
To exercise overall control over the project
B
To take corrective action to control risks and issues
C
To do the minimum in order to decide whether the project is feasible
D
To update the project plan before the next stage

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Explanation

http://prince2.wiki/Directing_a_Project#Purpose

Question 64

Single choice

How is the benefits management approach used in the 'closing a project process?

A
To assess any benefits that have already been realized
B
To ensure that the customer can support the products when the project is disbanded
C
To capture side effects identified during post project benefits reviews
D
To verify user acceptance of the project's product

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Explanation

References:
https://prince2.wiki/management-products/benefits-management-approach/

Question 65

Single choice

Which is the base product against which the Project Board can assess progress, issues and ongoing viability questions?

A
Project Brief
B
Project Initiation Documentation
C
Project mandate
D
Benefits Review Plan

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Question 66

Single choice

Which is a feature of an effective project team?

A
It should rely on the team sitting together in order to easily build effective working relationships
B
It should consist of people with a wide range of skills, abilities and viewpoints
C
It should plan and control effective communications with the project's stakeholders
D
It should consist of full-time team members who can focus attention on the project's needs

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Question 67

Single choice

Which is a purpose of a Project Brief?

A
Capture lessons from previous projects
B
Ensure that there is a common understanding of the starting point for the project
C
Confirm that the Project Plan is able to deliver the Business Case
D
Define the quality techniques and standards to be applied during the project

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Correct answerB

Question 68

Single choice

Which of the following statements describes a risk event?

A
The area of uncertainty in terms of the threat or the opportunity
B
The situation that gives rise to the risk
C
The impact(s) that the risk would have on the project objectives should the risk materialize
D
How soon in the future the risk is likely to occur

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Question 69

Single choice

Which is an objective of the Closing a Project process?

A
Prepare the plan for the next stage
B
Assess any benefits that have already been realized
C
Produce a Benefits Review Plan to identify what benefits are expected
D
Check that all benefits are realized before closing a project

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Correct answerB

Question 70

Single choice

Which of the following statements about lines of authority and reporting are true?

1. The Project Manager has day-to-day control for a management stage within the limits laid down by the
Project Board.

2. If a Team Manager forecasts a deviation beyond Work Package tolerances, this should be referred to the Project Manager down by the Project Board.

A
Only 1 is true
B
Only 2 is true
C
Both 1 and 2 are true
D
Neither 1 or 2 are true

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Correct answerC

Question 71

Single choice

In which product are acceptance criteria documented?

A
Project Product Description
B
Product Description
C
Quality Register
D
Quality Management Strategy

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Question 72

Single choice

Which is a purpose of quality planning?

A
Define the structure of the project management team
B
Detail the acceptance criteria, in order for the Project Board to agree the level of quality expected of the project's product
C
Document approval records for those project products that have met their quality criteria
D
Produce the Project Plan with resource and schedule information

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Correct answerB

Question 73

Single choice

Which is a responsibility of the project board?

A
To manage the team managers and project support
B
To ensure production of the project's outputs
C
To ensure effective communication with external stakeholders
D
To implement the change control approach

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Correct answerC

Explanation

http://prince2.wiki/Organization#Project_Board

Question 74

Single choice

What must be included in the risk management approach, as a minimum requirement for applying the risk theme?

A
A description of the risk management procedure
B
An explanation of the company's risk appetite
C
The names of the assigned actionees for each risk
D
Estimations of the likelihood and impact of risks

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Correct answerA

Explanation

https://www.prince2primer.com/prince2-2017-risk-theme-changes/

Question 75

Single choice

Are the right people being involved in writing Product Descriptions is a question for which role to answer?

A
Project Manager
B
Project Assurance
C
Team Manager
D
Project Support

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Correct answerB

Question 76

Single choice

In which process is it decided that an Exception Plan should be created to replace a Stage Plan?

A
Directing a Project
B
Controlling a Stage
C
Managing a Stage Boundary
D
Closing a Project

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Question 77

Single choice

Which is a type of issue?

A
An expected dis-benefit
B
An off-specification
C
A project outcome
D
A scope tolerance

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Correct answerB

Question 78

Single choice

How is the tailoring approach defined for a project?

A
The project board approves the approach
B
The project board documents the approach
C
Project assurance approves the approach
D
Project assurance documents the approach

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Question 79

Single choice

Which role must only be carried out by one individual?

A
Project assurance
B
Executive
C
User representative
D
Supplier representative

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Correct answerB

Question 80

Single choice

Which is a minimum requirement for the "quality" theme?

A
Lessons must be used to inform the definition of quality expectations
B
A communication management approach must be produced and maintained
C
A benefits management approach must be produced and maintained
D
An issue register must be maintained for quality issues including off-specifications

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Question 81

Single choice

Which of the following are typical core activities within configuration management?

1. Planning

2. Risk assessment

3. Verification and audit

4. Identification

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

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Question 82

Single choice

Which management level uses the mechanisms included within the Progress theme to control any unacceptable deviations?

A
Only the Project Board
B
Only the Project Manager
C
All levels of management
D
Only corporate or programme management

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Question 83

Single choice

What do customer's quality expectations identify?

A
Standards that must be used in order to meet the level of quality needed
B
Skills required to develop the project product
C
Measurable definitions of the attributes required for a set of products to be acceptable to the customer
D
Reviewer names for each product

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Question 84

Single choice

Which product should be continuously maintained regarding the status, history and version of a product?

A
Stage Plan
B
Configuration Item Record
C
Highlight Report
D
Product Status Account

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Correct answerB

Question 85

Single choice

What is NOT a purpose of the End Stage Report?

A
Allow the Project Board to decide what to do next with the project
B
Help decide whether to amend the project scope, or stop the project
C
Escalate a stage-level tolerance threat to the Project Board
D
Give a summary of progress to date

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Correct answerC

Question 86

Single choice

Which is a type of issue?

A
A lesson
B
A request for change
C
An Exception Report
D
A risk with an estimated high impact

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Correct answerB

Question 87

Single choice

Which process controls the link between the Project Manager and the Team Manager(s)?

A
Controlling a Stage
B
Managing a Stage Boundary
C
Managing Product Delivery
D
Directing a Project

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Question 88

Single choice

Which of the following statements describes a risk effect?

A
The area of uncertainty in terms of the threat or the opportunity
B
The situation that gives rise to the risk
C
The impact(s) that the risk would have on the project objectives should the risk materialize
D
How soon in the future the risk is likely to occur

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Question 89

Single choice

Why are projects divided into management stages?

A
To ensure the justification for the project is recorded and approved
B
To help the project board to assess a project's ongoing viability
C
To delegate authority for delivering the products to the team manager
D
To focus on the delivery of products to defined quality requirements

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Question 90

Single choice

The outputs from a PRINCE2 project are considered to be what?

A
The business benefits
B
Any of its tangible or intangible specialist products
C
Its Resources
D
The results of change

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Question 91

Single choice

Please refer to A.9 in the PRINCE2 Manual. (A summary of issues and risks would be included but the End Stage Report is not used to 'capture and maintain' information regarding issues and risks. This would be in the respective Registers.)

A
Capture and maintain information regarding issues and risks
B
Document the project's acceptance criteria
C
Escalate a stage-level tolerance threat to the Project Board
D
Give a summary of progress to date

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Question 92

Single choice

Which product is NOT created in the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

A
Benefits Review Plan
B
End Stage Report
C
Lessons Report
D
Exception Plan

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Question 93

Single choice

The incorporation of the primary stakeholders on the project management team supports what principle?

A
Continued business justification
B
Defined roles and responsibilities
C
Manage by stages
D
Learn from experience

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Question 94

Single choice

Which project board decision supports the 'manage by stages' principle?

A
Authorizing a request for change during a stage
B
Authorizing implementation of the next delivery stage
C
Authorizing an exception plan after an exception report
D
Authorizing a concession following an off-specification

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Explanation

References:
https://prince2.wiki/principles/manage-by-stages/#:~:text=A%20PRINCE2%20Project%20is%20planned,%E2%80%9D)
%20by%20the%20Project%20Board.&text=The%20Project%20Board%20has%20greater,also%20gives%20them%20more%20work

Question 95

Single choice

What defines an outcome?

A
A measurable improvement perceived as positive by one or more stakeholder
B
Any one of the specialist products
C
An actual negative consequence of doing the project
D
The result of change, normally affecting real-world behaviour or circumstances

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Question 96

Single choice

Which statement about the quality review technique is FALSE?

A
It enables a check to be made on a product's fitness for purpose
B
It defines the quality responsibilities of the project team
C
It supports the management of future changes by providing abaseline for a product
D
It is used to gain wider acceptance of a product by involving key interested parties

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Question 97

Single choice

When is the 'controlling a stage' process USUALLY first used?

A
At the end of the first stage after initiation
B
During the 'starting up a project' process
C
During the 'initiating a project' process
D
After the project board has authorized the project

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Explanation

The Controlling a Stage process is normally first used after the project board authorizes the project.

References:
https://publications.axelos.com/prince2agile2016/content.aspx?showNav=true&expandNav=true&page=PRA_117#:~:text=The%20Controlling%20a%20Stage%20process%20is%20normally%20first%20used%20after,projects%20with%20a%20lengthy%20initiation.

Question 98

Single choice

In which process would a concern about the amount of stage tolerance remaining be recorded in the Issue Register?

A
Directing a Project
B
Managing a Stage Boundary
C
Managing Product Delivery
D
Controlling a Stage

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Question 99

Single choice

Identify the missing words in the following sentence. A purpose of the Plans theme is to [ ? ] the project's plans

A
define a coding system to provide a unique identifier for the products within
B
summarize the results of the quality activities performed on
C
provide a framework to design, develop and maintain
D
define the project benefits to be achieved by each of

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Question 100

Single choice

Identify the missing words in the following sentence.

The quality theme applies the "[ ? ]" principle by ensuring that there is a common understanding of what the project will create.

A
continued business justification
B
focus on products
C
defined roles and responsibilities
D
manage by stages

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Correct answerB