4.3 Initiating a Project PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · medium

   Which statement best describes an objective of the 'initiating a project' process?

   • ATo ensure that the project's objectives are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
   • BTo produce the project brief and the stage plan for the first management stage.
   • CTo monitor and control the project's progress against the project plan and take corrective action.
   • DTo identify all stakeholders and document their communication needs in the stakeholder engagement plan.
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2. 22expert · hard

   A project manager is initiating a project for a new product launch. The project has a fixed deadline and a limited budget. The project board has asked the project manager to ensure that the project's objectives are achievable within these constraints. What should the project manager do during the initiating a project process to address this?

   • ACreate a high-level plan and defer detailed planning to the first delivery stage.
   • BDevelop a detailed project plan that shows how the objectives will be achieved within the constraints, and include it in the PID.
   • CNegotiate with the project board to relax the constraints before proceeding.
   • DProceed with the project and adjust the plan during the delivery stages if needed.
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4. 23application · medium

   A project manager is initiating a project and needs to define how the project will communicate with stakeholders. Which management product should the project manager create?

   • AThe configuration management strategy
   • BThe risk management strategy
   • CThe communication management strategy
   • DThe quality management strategy
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5. 24foundation · medium

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

   • ATo define the project's objectives and create the project mandate for the project board's approval.
   • BTo establish a solid foundation for the project, enabling the project board to make informed decisions about committing to the project.
   • CTo close the project and hand over the final products to the operational environment.
   • DTo execute the project's work packages and deliver the project's products according to the project plan.
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6. 25foundation · medium

   What indicates that the 'initiating a project' process has been effective?

   • AAll stakeholders have signed off on the project initiation documentation.
   • BThe project manager has created a detailed project plan that covers all work packages for the entire project.
   • CThe project has been authorized and the first stage plan has been approved.
   • DThe project board has sufficient information to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the project.
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