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 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A project manager is reviewing the project management team structure. Which statement correctly describes how the organizing practice supports the manage by exception principle?

   • AIt defines delegated authority levels that allow the project manager to act within tolerances
   • BIt requires the project manager to report all issues to the project board
   • CIt ensures that the project board is involved in all decisions
   • DIt assigns the project assurance role to make decisions on behalf of the project board
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2. 27foundation · easy

   How does the organizing practice ensure that roles and responsibilities align with the continued business justification principle?

   • ABy assigning the project manager the sole responsibility for updating the business case.
   • BBy requiring the project manager to approve any changes to the business case.
   • CBy ensuring that all roles have equal responsibility for the business case.
   • DBy defining roles that include the ongoing review of the business case and the authority to recommend project closure if justification is lost.
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4. 28application · medium

   A project board has set tolerances for a stage. The project manager is managing the stage. What is the project manager's authority in relation to these tolerances?

   • ATo make any decision as long as the stage is completed on time
   • BTo change the tolerances if the project manager deems it necessary
   • CTo refer all decisions to the project board for approval
   • DTo make decisions within the tolerances without referring to the project board
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5. 29foundation · easy

   In PRINCE2, which document is used to define the roles and responsibilities of the project management team?

   • AThe project management team structure
   • BThe business case
   • CThe communication management approach
   • DThe project plan
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6. 30application · medium

   A project is planned to run in three stages. The project board wants to maintain control without being involved in day-to-day activities. Which organizing practice arrangement best supports the manage by stages principle?

   • ACreate a separate project board meeting at the end of each work package
   • BAssign a team manager to report directly to the project board at the end of each week
   • CDefine a project manager role with authority to manage the stage and report progress at stage boundaries
   • DAllow the project manager to approve the next stage plan without board involvement
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