4.1 Directing a Project PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the directing a project process in PRINCE2?

   • ATo execute the project's work packages and create the project's products
   • BTo produce the detailed plans for each stage of the project
   • CTo perform the day-to-day management of the project on behalf of the project board
   • DTo enable the project board to make key decisions and exercise overall control of the project
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2. 12application · medium

   During a delivery stage, the project manager forecasts that the stage will exceed its cost tolerance. The project manager prepares an exception plan and submits it to the project board. What is the project board's responsibility in this situation?

   • AAutomatically approve the exception plan to keep the project moving.
   • BInstruct the project manager to continue with the current stage plan and absorb the cost overrun.
   • CDelegate the decision to the project assurance team to save time.
   • DAuthorize the exception plan if it keeps the project viable, or prematurely close the project if it does not.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which management product is an input to the 'Authorize initiation' activity in the directing a project process?

   • AProject plan
   • BException plan
   • CEnd project report
   • DProject brief
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What is the key criterion for determining whether the directing a project process is fit for purpose in a given project?

   • AThe process eliminates all risks
   • BThe process ensures the project manager has full authority
   • CThe process minimizes the number of meetings
   • DThe process enables the project board to make timely and informed decisions
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6. 15foundation · easy

   How can the directing a project process be tailored for a small, low-risk project?

   • AHave the project manager make all authorization decisions
   • BReduce the project board to a single individual who combines the executive and senior user roles
   • CEliminate the project brief and project plan
   • DSkip the 'Authorize initiation' activity to save time
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