The PRINCE2 Agile Practices, Their Role in an Agile Context PRINCE2-AGILE-FOUNDATION-V2 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is a key difference between traditional project management and agile ways of working?

   • ATraditional project management delivers value continuously, while agile delivers value only at the end of the project.
   • BTraditional project management uses self-organizing teams, while agile uses command-and-control management.
   • CTraditional project management focuses on following a plan, while agile focuses on adapting to change.
   • DTraditional project management welcomes changing requirements, while agile discourages changes.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A project manager is new to PRINCE2 Agile and is leading a project with a highly experienced Scrum team. The team is used to having full autonomy over how they plan and execute their work. The project manager is concerned that the PRINCE2 management layers will be seen as unnecessary bureaucracy. What is the best way for the project manager to introduce PRINCE2 Agile to this team?

   • ARequire the team to abandon Scrum and use only PRINCE2 Agile techniques, to ensure consistency.
   • BAsk the team to create a detailed project plan for the entire project, as this is a key PRINCE2 requirement.
   • CTell the team that PRINCE2 Agile is just a set of guidelines and that they can ignore the parts they do not like.
   • DExplain that PRINCE2 Agile provides the governance and control needed for the project, while the team can continue to use Scrum for their day-to-day work.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   How is progress typically monitored in an agile project?

   • AThrough regular reviews and the use of agile techniques such as burn-down charts.
   • BThrough a single, comprehensive progress report at the end of the project.
   • CThrough daily reports from the project manager to the project board.
   • DThrough a detailed project plan that is never changed.
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5. 4application · medium

   A project is using PRINCE2 Agile. The project manager has logged a major issue in the issue register. The issue could have a significant impact on the project's timeline and budget. What should the project manager do next?

   • AEscalate the issue to the project board for a decision, as it is a major issue that could affect the project's viability.
   • BClose the issue and continue with the project, as the team is capable of handling it.
   • CResolve the issue by instructing the team to work overtime to get back on schedule.
   • DUpdate the risk register to reflect the issue, as it is similar to a risk.
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6. 5application · medium

   A project is using PRINCE2 Agile. During a sprint review, the team discovers that a user story does not meet the agreed 'definition of done' because a specific quality check was not performed. The project manager needs to record this and ensure it is addressed. Which artifact should the project manager update?

   • AThe lessons log.
   • BThe risk register.
   • CThe quality register.
   • DThe issue register.
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