4.6.5 Describe the Guidance for Effective Management of Issues PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   In PRINCE2, what is the primary purpose of a baseline?

   • ATo list all potential issues that might affect the project during its life
   • BTo specify the exact steps for resolving an issue once it has been raised
   • CTo define the project's overall approach to risk management and issue handling
   • DTo record the current status of a project's products and plans at a point in time, providing a reference for comparison when changes are proposed
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2. 7foundation · easy

   In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the change control procedure?

   • ATo prevent any changes from being made to the project
   • BTo document issues after they have been resolved
   • CTo automatically approve all changes that are within the project's budget
   • DTo ensure that all proposed changes are assessed, approved, and implemented in a controlled manner
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4. 8foundation · easy

   In PRINCE2, how does a baseline support the management of issues?

   • AIt replaces the need for a change control procedure
   • BIt ensures that all issues are resolved without the need for project board approval
   • CIt provides a reference point to assess the impact of a proposed change on the project's plans and products
   • DIt automatically rejects any issue that proposes a change to the project
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5. 9application · medium

   A project manager has delegated authority to the project assurance role to approve changes up to a certain cost. A change request is submitted that would exceed this delegated limit. What should the project assurance role do?

   • AApprove the change because they have been delegated authority for changes.
   • BEscalate the change to the project board for a decision.
   • CApprove the change and inform the project board after implementation.
   • DReject the change because it exceeds the delegated limit.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A project has baselined the project plan and the product descriptions. During execution, a change is proposed that would affect both the project plan and a product description. What is the BEST way to manage this change?

   • AReject the change because it affects multiple baselines.
   • BAssess the change against both baselines and update them only after approval.
   • CUpdate the product description immediately and assess the impact on the project plan later.
   • DEscalate the change to the project board because it affects multiple baselines.
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