4.1 Starting up a Project PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A project manager is starting up a project for a new product launch. The organization has a project support office that can provide administrative assistance. According to PRINCE2, what is the role of project support during the Starting up a Project process?

   • ATo design the project management team structure
   • BTo make the decision on whether to initiate the project
   • CTo provide administrative support, such as maintaining the lessons log and preparing documentation
   • DTo be accountable for the production of the project brief
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which of the following indicates that the 'starting up a project' process was effective?

   • AThe project was closed without any issues.
   • BThe project plan was completed in full detail.
   • CThe project manager was appointed without consulting the project board.
   • DThe project brief was produced and approved by the project board.
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4. 8application · medium

   A multinational corporation is starting a small, low-risk project to update internal documentation. The project has a clear mandate, and the team is experienced. The organization has a standardized PRINCE2 methodology. How should the Starting up a Project process be tailored for this project?

   • ASimplify the process by combining activities and reducing documentation, while still ensuring the key outputs are produced.
   • BSkip the Starting up a Project process entirely and go straight to Initiating a Project.
   • CFollow the full process without any tailoring to ensure consistency across all projects.
   • DIncrease the level of documentation to ensure thoroughness, given the multinational context.
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5. 9application · medium

   During the Starting up a Project process, the project manager needs to capture lessons from previous projects. According to the PRINCE2 RACI table, who is accountable for ensuring that lessons are captured and applied?

   • AThe project manager, as they are responsible for day-to-day management
   • BThe project assurance role, as they monitor compliance with standards
   • CThe executive, as they are accountable for the project's success
   • DThe project support role, as they maintain the lessons log
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6. 10application · medium

   A project manager is starting up a project and needs to ensure that the project is aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. Which activity in the Starting up a Project process directly addresses this?

   • ADesigning the project management team to ensure the right people are involved
   • BPreparing the initiation stage plan to outline the next steps
   • CReviewing the project mandate to confirm the project's alignment with organizational strategy
   • DCapturing lessons from previous projects to avoid past mistakes
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