4.3.1 Explain the Purpose of the ‘plans’ Practice (7.1) PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A project manager is explaining how the plans practice enables effective resource allocation. Which statement is correct?

   • APlans are created after resources are allocated, so they do not influence allocation.
   • BPlans are not useful for resource allocation because they are too high-level.
   • CPlans identify the resources needed for each activity, allowing the project manager to allocate them efficiently.
   • DPlans are only used to track costs, not resources.
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2. 12application · medium

   A project manager is creating a stage plan. Which information is typically included in a stage plan?

   • AThe risk management approach
   • BThe business case and benefits review plan
   • CThe entire project's products and activities
   • DThe products to be delivered in the stage, the activities, and the resources required
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4. 13expert · hard

   A project manager is preparing a plan for a project that involves multiple teams working in different locations. The project board wants to ensure that the plan facilitates communication and coordination among teams. Which aspect of the plans practice is most important to emphasize?

   • AFocusing only on costs and ignoring the sequence of activities
   • BCreating a single detailed plan for the entire project to avoid multiple versions
   • CKeeping the plan confidential to avoid confusion among teams
   • DIncluding a product flow diagram that shows the sequence of product creation and dependencies
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5. 14application · medium

   A project manager is using the plans practice to facilitate communication with stakeholders. Which aspect of a plan is most useful for this purpose?

   • AThe product breakdown structure
   • BThe risk register
   • CThe quality register
   • DThe lessons log
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes what the 'plans' practice in PRINCE2 is designed to establish?

   • AA communication strategy for keeping stakeholders informed
   • BThe means of delivering products, the management approach, and the timing and costs
   • CA detailed schedule of every task to be performed by every team member
   • DA set of quality standards that all products must meet
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