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 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31expert · hard

   A project is in stage 2 of 4. The project manager has discovered that the stage will exceed its cost tolerance. The project board has delegated authority to the project manager to manage within tolerances. What should the project manager do?

   • AEscalate the exception to the project board and seek approval for a revised stage plan
   • BContinue the stage and absorb the cost overrun in the next stage
   • CUse the project's contingency budget without informing the project board
   • DReduce the scope of the stage without consulting the project board
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2. 32application · medium

   A project board has approved a stage plan and wants to avoid being involved in routine decisions. They have set tolerances for time and cost. Which organizing practice element best enables management by exception?

   • ARequiring the project manager to seek approval for every deviation from the plan
   • BSetting tolerances only for the project level, not for individual stages
   • CAssigning a team manager to report all issues directly to the project board
   • DDelegating authority to the project manager to make decisions within the agreed tolerances
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4. 33foundation · easy

   How does the organizing practice assign responsibilities for product delivery and quality?

   • ABy assigning product delivery to the project board and quality to the team manager.
   • BBy leaving product delivery and quality responsibilities undefined until the project starts.
   • CBy making the project manager solely responsible for all product delivery and quality.
   • DBy defining the roles of the project board, project manager, and team manager, each with specific responsibilities for product delivery and quality.
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5. 34application · medium

   A company is launching a new product line that is expected to generate revenue for only 18 months before being phased out. The project board wants to ensure that the business case remains viable throughout this period. Which organizing practice action best supports the continued business justification principle?

   • AAssign a project manager to monitor and report on the business case at each stage boundary
   • BInstruct the project assurance role to update the business case whenever costs change
   • CDefine a project management team structure that remains fixed for the entire project duration
   • DCreate a dedicated role for a business case owner who is independent of the project team
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6. 35application · medium

   A small, low-risk project is being set up within a larger program. The project board wants to keep the management overhead minimal. Which organizing practice approach best reflects the tailor to suit the project environment principle?

   • AKeep the project management team structure identical to that of the larger program
   • BAppoint a separate project support role to handle all administrative tasks
   • CUse the full PRINCE2 role set and all mandatory management products without exception
   • DCombine the roles of executive and senior user, and reduce the number of project assurance reviews
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