What is the trigger for the 'Authorize a stage or exception plan' activity in the directing a project process?

The project board decides to close the project early

The project manager requests authorization of a stage plan or an exception plan

The project manager submits the project brief for approval

The initiation stage is completed and the project brief is approved

Which objective is part of the directing a project process?

To produce the detailed stage plans for the project

To ensure that the project remains viable and that the business case is kept under review

To manage the day-to-day risks and issues on behalf of the project board

To create the project's products and deliver the work packages

A project board has just received the project brief and the recommended approach for the project. The project manager is waiting for a decision on whether to proceed with detailed planning. According to PRINCE2, which action should the project board take next?

Authorize a stage plan, approving the initiation stage plan that the project manager has already prepared.

Authorize the project, allowing the project manager to create the project plan.

Give ad hoc direction, instructing the project manager to proceed with the next stage plan.

Authorize initiation, giving permission for the project manager to develop the project plan and other initiation products.

PRINCE2 Practitioner (Version 7)

Domain 4Objective 2

4.1 Directing a Project PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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Purpose and objectives of the directing a project process
Activities in the directing a project process
Inputs and outputs of directing a project activities
Roles and responsibilities in directing a project (RACI)
Application of PRINCE2 practices in directing a project
Tailoring the directing a project process to the project environment
Effectiveness and fit-for-purpose analysis of directing a project

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What is the trigger for the 'Authorize a stage or exception plan' activity in the directing a project process?
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Which objective is part of the directing a project process?
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18foundation · easy
Which management product is an output of the 'Authorize project closure' activity?
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19application · medium
A project board has just received the project brief and the recommended approach for the project. The project manager is waiting for a decision on whether to proceed with detailed planning. According to PRINCE2, which action should the project board take next?
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20foundation · easy
In the RACI table for the directing a project process, who is accountable (A) for the activity 'Authorize the project'?
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4.1 Directing a Project PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

What is the trigger for the 'Authorize a stage or exception plan' activity in the directing a project process?

Which objective is part of the directing a project process?

Which management product is an output of the 'Authorize project closure' activity?

A project board has just received the project brief and the recommended approach for the project. The project manager is waiting for a decision on whether to proceed with detailed planning. According to PRINCE2, which action should the project board take next?

In the RACI table for the directing a project process, who is accountable (A) for the activity 'Authorize the project'?

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