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

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an activity in the 'starting up a project' process?

   • AManaging the project's risks and issues.
   • BClosing the project and handing over the final products.
   • CDesigning the project management team.
   • DControlling the work of each work package.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the 'starting up a project' process?

   • ATo decide whether to initiate the project.
   • BTo produce the project's final report.
   • CTo assign blame for any issues that occurred.
   • DTo determine whether the process achieved its objectives and was fit for purpose.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an input to the 'starting up a project' process?

   • AThe project brief.
   • BThe business case.
   • CThe initiation stage plan.
   • DThe project mandate.
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5. 19application · medium

   A small software development company is starting a new project to build a customer portal. The company has a flat structure with only five employees, and the CEO wants to act as the executive. There is no dedicated project management office. The project manager has been appointed. According to PRINCE2, what is the most appropriate way to design the project management team?

   • ADesign a project management team that reflects the project's scale, with the project board roles assigned to the available people, possibly combining roles where appropriate.
   • BAppoint only the executive and project manager, and defer the project board until the project is initiated.
   • CCreate a full project board with separate roles for executive, senior user, and senior supplier, even if some roles are combined.
   • DCombine the roles of executive and project manager, as the CEO is already involved and the team is small.
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6. 20foundation · easy

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

   • ATo execute the project's work packages and deliver the project's products.
   • BTo produce the detailed project plan and schedule for the entire project.
   • CTo close the project and evaluate its overall success against the business case.
   • DTo ensure that the project is viable and that the necessary people are appointed before the project is formally initiated.
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