2.2 Explain How and Why the Principles Provide the Basis of Applying PRINCE2, and Which Factors Influence the Way the PRINCE2 Method Can Be Tailored and Applied, Who Is Responsible, and How Tailoring Decisions Are Documented (2, 2.7, Fig 2.1) PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the main reason the PRINCE2 principles are described as 'self-validating'?

   • AThey are considered good practice in their own right, and their application is validated by the project's success.
   • BThey are based on lessons learned from both successful and failed projects.
   • CThey have been proven to work in every possible project environment without exception.
   • DThey are universally applicable and their value is evident from their application, not from external validation.
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2. 7application · medium

   A project is being run in an organization that has a very formal culture with strict reporting requirements. How should PRINCE2 be tailored to fit this environment?

   • ABy reducing the number of reports to save time
   • BBy using a different project management methodology
   • CBy increasing the frequency and detail of reports to align with the organization's expectations
   • DBy ignoring the organization's culture and following PRINCE2 exactly
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4. 8foundation · easy

   In a PRINCE2 project, which of the following would most likely be considered when deciding how much tailoring is needed?

   • AThe number of days allocated for project initiation.
   • BThe project's organizational environment and culture.
   • CThe project manager's familiarity with the project's subject matter.
   • DThe project's budget for external consultants.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Who is responsible for making tailoring decisions in a PRINCE2 project?

   • AThe project assurance roles
   • BThe project board
   • CThe project support office
   • DThe project manager alone
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6. 10application · medium

   A project manager is preparing a presentation for stakeholders about why PRINCE2 is being used. Which statement best explains why the principles are necessary for the method to be effective?

   • AThey replace the need for tailoring the method
   • BThey ensure that the method is applied consistently and can be adapted to different environments
   • CThey are only needed for projects that are large and complex
   • DThey provide a set of rules that must be followed exactly in every project
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