PRINCE2 Project Management PRINCE2-AGILE-PRACTITIONER-V2 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · easy

   A construction company is building a new office block. The work is expected to take 18 months, and the building will be a unique asset for the company. After the building is completed, the project team will be disbanded. Which characteristic of a project is most clearly demonstrated by the team being disbanded after completion?

   • AA project creates a unique product.
   • BA project is a temporary endeavor.
   • CA project is part of a program.
   • DA project has defined performance targets.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which statement best defines a 'project' as used in PRINCE2?

   • AA permanent organizational function that produces repetitive outputs.
   • BAn ongoing process that continuously improves an existing service.
   • CA temporary endeavor with a defined start and end, undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
   • DA collection of related projects managed together to achieve strategic benefits.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project to upgrade a legacy system. The project is running behind schedule, and the sponsor has said that the launch date is fixed and cannot be moved. The project manager has identified that the only way to meet the date is to reduce the amount of user acceptance testing (UAT), which could increase the risk of defects being found after launch. The sponsor has also stated that the system must be reliable. Which performance target should the project manager prioritize, and what is the most appropriate action?

   • APrioritize time and reduce UAT, because the launch date is fixed.
   • BPrioritize quality and delay the launch, because reliability is non-negotiable.
   • CPrioritize scope and remove features to save time, keeping UAT intact.
   • DPrioritize risk and escalate the conflict to the sponsor, presenting the trade-off between time and quality.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A project to build a new bridge is underway. The project has a fixed budget and a fixed completion date. During construction, unexpected geological conditions are discovered, which will require additional work and increase costs. The project manager has identified that the project will exceed its budget unless the scope is reduced. However, reducing the scope will mean the bridge will not have the planned number of lanes, which will reduce the traffic capacity and the expected economic benefits. Which performance targets are in conflict, and what is the most appropriate action for the project manager?

   • AQuality and scope are in conflict; the project manager should reduce the quality of the materials to save costs.
   • BTime and cost are in conflict; the project manager should request more time to complete the additional work.
   • CCost, time, and scope are in conflict; the project manager should reduce the scope to stay within budget.
   • DCost, scope, and benefits are in conflict; the project manager should escalate to the project board to decide on the trade-off.
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6. 15application · medium

   A large retail bank is undertaking a major digital transformation. The transformation is being managed as a collection of projects and programs, including a new mobile banking app, a core system upgrade, and a data analytics program. The bank's executive committee reviews the entire collection to ensure it aligns with the bank's strategic goals and to prioritize investments. In which context is the mobile banking app project being managed?

   • APart of a portfolio
   • BPart of organizational change
   • CPart of a program
   • DStandalone project
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