4.3.6 Describe the PRINCE2 Technique for the ‘plans’ Practice (7.3.1) PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the role of the plans practice in a PRINCE2 project?

   • AIt focuses solely on creating a Gantt chart for the project team
   • BIt defines the means of delivering products, supporting communication and control
   • CIt replaces the need for the business case by providing detailed cost estimates
   • DIt ensures that all project activities are completed in the shortest possible time
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2. 12application · medium

   A project manager is planning a project to develop a new mobile application. The project manager has created the product breakdown structure (PBS) and written product descriptions. The project manager now needs to identify the activities required to produce the products and the dependencies between them. What should the project manager do?

   • ACreate an activity network that shows the sequence of activities and their dependencies.
   • BPrepare estimates for each activity using bottom-up estimating.
   • CWrite the plan description, including the plan's prerequisites and external dependencies.
   • DUse critical path analysis to identify the longest sequence of activities.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What does 'sequencing activities' involve in preparing the schedule?

   • APutting activities in the order they need to be performed
   • BIdentifying the products to be produced
   • CEstimating the duration of each activity
   • DCalculating the total cost of the plan
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5. 14application · medium

   A project manager is preparing estimates for a project to build a new bridge. The project manager has identified the activities and their dependencies, but the project is unique and there is no historical data from similar projects. The project manager needs to estimate the effort for each activity. Which estimating method is most appropriate in this situation?

   • AAnalogous estimating, using historical data from similar projects as a basis for the estimates.
   • BParametric estimating, using a statistical relationship between historical data and other variables.
   • CBottom-up estimating, estimating each activity in detail and then aggregating the estimates.
   • DThree-point estimating, using optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely estimates to calculate a weighted average.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   When designing a plan, what does 'identifying the number and type of plans' involve?

   • ASelecting the software for project management
   • BCounting the number of products in the breakdown structure
   • CDetermining the number of team members required
   • DDeciding how many plans are needed and at what management levels
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