3.4 Quality PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which PRINCE2 principle is most directly supported by the quality practice?

   • ALearn from experience
   • BFocus on products
   • CManage by stages
   • DTailor to suit the project environment
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2. 17expert · hard

   A project is delivering a regulatory compliance update to an existing system. The organization has a very detailed quality management approach that includes mandatory quality reviews for every product. The project is small but high-risk due to regulatory implications. The project manager wants to tailor the quality practice to be effective without excessive overhead. What is the most appropriate tailoring decision?

   • AKeep the mandatory quality reviews for all products, as the regulatory context demands rigorous quality assurance.
   • BRemove quality reviews entirely and rely on automated testing to ensure compliance.
   • CAsk the project board to approve a reduction in quality standards to save time.
   • DTailor the quality reviews to focus on products with high regulatory impact, and use lighter checks for others.
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4. 18application · medium

   A project manager is explaining the quality practice to a new team member. The team member asks why the project needs both quality assurance and quality control. Which statement best explains the difference?

   • AQuality assurance is performed by the project team, while quality control is performed by external auditors.
   • BQuality assurance is only needed for large projects, while quality control is sufficient for small projects.
   • CQuality assurance is about preventing defects, while quality control is about detecting defects after the product is delivered.
   • DQuality assurance focuses on the processes used to create products, while quality control focuses on verifying that the products meet their quality criteria.
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5. 19application · medium

   During a project, the project manager is responsible for ensuring that quality activities are carried out. However, the project manager also needs to ensure that the quality process itself is being followed correctly. Who is responsible for providing assurance that the quality process is being followed?

   • AThe project manager, who is responsible for the project's day-to-day management.
   • BThe team manager, who coordinates the team's work.
   • CThe senior user, who represents the business interests.
   • DProject assurance, who provides an independent check on the project's processes.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the PRINCE2 quality practice?

   • ATo identify and mitigate risks that could affect the project's objectives
   • BTo define and implement the means by which the project will verify that products are fit for purpose
   • CTo manage the project's budget and ensure financial control throughout the project lifecycle
   • DTo coordinate communication between the project team and external stakeholders
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