4.2.2 Describe the Key Relationships Between the ‘organizing’ Practice and the Principles (6.7, Tab 6.5) PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of tailoring the organizing practice?

   • AAdding more roles than defined in PRINCE2 to cover all possible tasks.
   • BCombining the roles of project manager and team manager on a small project.
   • CRemoving the project board to simplify decision-making.
   • DUsing the same role descriptions as a large project for consistency.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A large, complex project is being set up in a highly regulated environment. The project board wants to ensure that the organizing practice is tailored appropriately. Which approach best reflects the tailoring principle?

   • AEliminate the project board and have the project manager make all decisions
   • BSimplify the role set to reduce overhead, as the project is already large
   • CUse the same role set as a previous small project to maintain consistency
   • DRetain the full role set and add additional assurance roles to meet regulatory requirements
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4. 3application · medium

   A project manager is explaining to a new team member how the organizing practice relates to the principles. Which statement correctly describes a key relationship?

   • AThe organizing practice defines roles and responsibilities, which directly embodies the defined roles and responsibilities principle
   • BThe organizing practice is only relevant during the initiating a project process
   • CThe organizing practice is independent of the principles and only provides a structure for reporting
   • DThe organizing practice primarily supports the manage by exception principle by defining project tolerances
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5. 4expert · hard

   A project has a project board consisting of the executive, senior user, and senior supplier. The executive is also the project manager, and the senior user is also the senior supplier. The project is high-risk and complex. Which statement best describes the risk of this role combination?

   • AIt is a violation of the manage by exception principle because the board cannot delegate authority
   • BIt violates the defined roles and responsibilities principle because it creates conflicts of interest and reduces independent oversight
   • CIt is acceptable because PRINCE2 allows role combination for any project, regardless of risk
   • DIt is acceptable as long as the project manager reports to the executive
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which role in the PRINCE2 organizing practice is primarily responsible for ensuring the business case remains viable and that the project continues to provide value?

   • AThe team manager
   • BThe project manager
   • CThe project assurance
   • DThe executive
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