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 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A multinational company is starting a project to implement a new HR system across several countries. The project is high-risk and involves many stakeholders. Which factor is most likely to influence how PRINCE2 is tailored for this project?

   • AThe project manager's personal preference for a particular methodology
   • BThe type of software used for project management
   • CThe project's complexity and risk level
   • DThe number of team members in the project
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2. 12application · medium

   A project is being set up in a joint venture between two companies. The project manager is unsure who has the authority to approve tailoring decisions. According to PRINCE2, who should make this decision?

   • AThe senior user, as they represent the users' interests
   • BThe project board, which represents both companies and has overall authority for the project
   • CThe executive, as they are the single point of accountability
   • DThe project manager, as they are responsible for day-to-day management
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4. 13application · medium

   A project is being run in a small organization with limited resources. The project manager wants to simplify the PRINCE2 approach by reducing the number of management products. What is the most important consideration when making this tailoring decision?

   • AThe project manager's familiarity with the products
   • BThe need to follow the PRINCE2 method exactly as written
   • CThe desire to reduce costs at all costs
   • DThe need to maintain control and visibility for the project board
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5. 14application · medium

   A small, low-risk project to update internal documentation is being set up. The project manager wants to reduce the number of management stages to just one and simplify the risk management approach. According to PRINCE2, who should approve these tailoring decisions?

   • AThe project manager, because tailoring is a day-to-day management activity
   • BThe project board, because tailoring decisions must be approved by those with authority for the project
   • CThe programme manager, because the project is part of a wider programme
   • DThe project assurance role, because it is responsible for ensuring compliance with standards
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6. 15foundation · easy

   In which PRINCE2 management product are tailoring decisions typically documented?

   • AThe project initiation documentation (PID)
   • BThe risk management approach
   • CThe business case
   • DThe project plan
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