PRINCE2 Foundation Certification

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven PRINCE2 principles?

• AManage by phases
• BContinued business justification
• CLearn from experience
• DManage by exception

In PRINCE2, who is ultimately accountable for the success of the project?

• AThe Executive
• BThe Project Manager
• CThe Senior User
• DThe Senior Supplier

What is the purpose of the Business Case in PRINCE2?

• ATo document the justification for the project based on estimated costs, risks, and expect…
• BTo list all project team members and their roles
• CTo define the quality standards for each product
• DTo record all issues and risks during the project

Which PRINCE2 process is concerned with the day-to-day management of a management stage?

• AControlling a Stage
• BDirecting a Project
• CInitiating a Project
• DManaging a Stage Boundary

What are the four levels of management in a PRINCE2 7th Edition project organization?

• ABusiness/commissioning, Directing, Managing, Delivery
• BPlanning, Executing, Monitoring, Closing
• CInitiating, Planning, Implementing, Closing
• DStrategic, Tactical, Operational, Administrative

Which principle states that a PRINCE2 project must have continued justification for the project to exist?

• AContinued business justification
• BLearn from experience
• CManage by exception
• DFocus on products

In PRINCE2, what is a Work Package?

• AA set of information about one or more required products, providing all the details neces…
• BA collection of all project plans
• CThe final project deliverable
• DA report on project progress

Which PRINCE2 7th Edition practice addresses how the project will verify that its products meet the required quality?

• AQuality practice
• BPlans practice
• CRisk practice
• DIssues practice

What is the purpose of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?

• ATo define the project, form the basis for its management, and serve as the baseline again…
• BTo request authority to start the project from corporate management
• CTo list all project risks
• DTo record lessons learned during the project

Which process is triggered when the Project Board needs to make a decision about whether to proceed to the next stage?

• AManaging a Stage Boundary
• BDirecting a Project
• CControlling a Stage
• DClosing a Project

What does the 'manage by exception' principle mean in PRINCE2?

• AEach management level sets tolerances for the level below, and only escalates when those…
• BThe Project Board manages the project directly
• CAll decisions must be approved by the Executive
• DExceptions are not permitted in PRINCE2 projects

Which role represents the interests of users who will use the project's products?

• ASenior User
• BExecutive
• CSenior Supplier
• DProject Manager

In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a project issue and a risk?

• AAn issue is something that has happened and requires action; a risk is an uncertain event…
• BIssues and risks are the same thing in PRINCE2
• CA risk is more serious than an issue
• DIssues are only relevant to the Project Board

Which PRINCE2 process occurs only once at the very start of a project?

• AStarting Up a Project
• BInitiating a Project
• CDirecting a Project
• DControlling a Stage

What is the purpose of the issues practice in PRINCE2 7th Edition?

• ATo identify, assess, and control any potential and approved changes to the project baseli…
• BTo manage changes in team members
• CTo track changes in the external environment
• DTo manage the project schedule

Which PRINCE2 management product is created during the Starting Up a Project process?

• AProject Brief
• BProject Initiation Documentation (PID)
• CEnd Stage Report
• DLessons Report

What is a Product Description in PRINCE2?

• AA description of a product's purpose, composition, derivation, format, quality criteria,…
• BA list of all products in the project
• CA schedule showing when products will be delivered
• DA report on product quality results

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Project Board in PRINCE2?

• AAuthorizing initiation, each subsequent stage, and project closure
• BManaging the day-to-day activities of the project
• CCreating Work Packages for team members
• DPerforming quality reviews on products

How many project performance targets (tolerance boundaries) does PRINCE2 7th Edition define, and what are they?

• ASeven: benefits, costs, time, quality, scope, sustainability, and risk
• BSix: time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefits
• CFive: time, cost, quality, scope, and risk
• DEight: time, cost, quality, scope, risk, benefits, resources, and sustainability

Which type of plan in PRINCE2 provides the Project Board with a control mechanism at the strategic level?

• AProject Plan
• BStage Plan
• CTeam Plan
• DException Plan

In PRINCE2, what happens when a stage is forecast to exceed its tolerances?

• AThe Project Manager raises an Exception Report to the Project Board
• BThe Project Manager adjusts the plan without informing anyone
• CThe Team Manager stops all work immediately
• DThe project is automatically terminated

What is the Senior Supplier's primary responsibility in a PRINCE2 project?

• ATo represent the interests of those designing, developing, facilitating, procuring, or im…
• BTo represent the interests of the end users
• CTo manage the project budget
• DTo write the Business Case

Which PRINCE2 principle emphasizes the importance of clearly defining who is responsible for what in the project?

• ADefined roles and responsibilities
• BManage by exception
• CLearn from experience
• DTailor to suit the project environment

What is the Directing a Project process responsible for?

• AEnabling the Project Board to be accountable for the project's success by making key deci…
• BDay-to-day management of each stage
• CCreating detailed product descriptions
• DManaging the team's daily work

Which of the following risk response strategies is used for threats in PRINCE2?

• AAvoid, reduce, transfer, accept, share
• BExploit, enhance, share, accept
• CAvoid, mitigate, transfer, accept only
• DIgnore, monitor, defer, accept

What is the minimum number of management stages a PRINCE2 project must have?

• ATwo (an Initiation Stage and at least one further management stage)
• BOne
• CThree
• DFour

Which management product records the lessons identified during the project?

• ALessons Log
• BIssue Register
• CRisk Register
• DDaily Log

What is the purpose of the progress practice in PRINCE2 7th Edition?

• ATo establish mechanisms for monitoring and comparing actual achievements against planned,…
• BTo define the quality standards for each product
• CTo create the project organization structure
• DTo identify and manage project risks

What is the purpose of the Highlight Report in PRINCE2?

• ATo provide the Project Board with a summary of stage progress at regular intervals
• BTo provide a detailed plan for the next stage
• CTo authorize the Project Manager to start work
• DTo record all changes to the project plan

Which PRINCE2 principle requires the project method to be adapted to suit the size, environment, complexity, and importance of the project?

• ATailor to suit the project environment
• BFocus on products
• CManage by stages
• DContinued business justification

In PRINCE2, what is an off-specification?

• AA product that does not meet its approved specification or is forecast not to meet it
• BA risk that has materialized
• CA change request from the Project Board
• DA lesson learned from a previous project

Which PRINCE2 process is responsible for delivering the products described in the Work Package?

• AManaging Product Delivery
• BControlling a Stage
• CInitiating a Project
• DClosing a Project

What is the difference between a management stage and a technical stage in PRINCE2?

• AA management stage is a decision point for the Project Board; a technical stage relates t…
• BThey are the same thing
• CTechnical stages are required; management stages are optional
• DManagement stages only occur at the beginning of a project

What information does the End Stage Report contain?

• AA summary of the current stage's performance against its plan, including products deliver…
• BA detailed plan for the next stage
• CA list of all team members involved in the stage
• DThe project's final financial accounts

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven PRINCE2 7th Edition practices?

• ACommunication
• BBusiness case
• COrganizing
• DRisk

What is the purpose of the Risk Register in PRINCE2?

• ATo capture and maintain information about all identified risks relating to the project
• BTo record the project's financial transactions
• CTo list all project team members
• DTo track progress against the project plan

In PRINCE2, what is the Closing a Project process responsible for?

• AProviding a fixed point to confirm acceptance of the project's products and recognize tha…
• BPlanning the next stage of the project
• CStarting up the project
• DManaging the daily work of the team

What is the Project Product Description in PRINCE2?

• AA description of the overall project's final product, defining what the project must deli…
• BA list of all Work Packages
• CThe project schedule
• DA record of all quality inspections

Which of the following best describes the relationship between PRINCE2 processes and practices?

• AProcesses describe the 'when' activities happen; practices describe aspects that must be…
• BProcesses and practices are the same concept
• CPractices happen first, then processes
• DProcesses are optional; practices are mandatory

What does 'focus on products' mean as a PRINCE2 principle?

• AThe project focuses on the definition and delivery of products, particularly their qualit…
• BThe project only produces physical products
• CProducts are more important than the project schedule
• DThe project must produce as many products as possible

What is the Checkpoint Report used for in PRINCE2?

• ATo report progress from the Team Manager to the Project Manager at regular intervals duri…
• BTo report from the Project Manager to the Project Board
• CTo request authorization for the next stage
• DTo close the project formally

Which type of issue in PRINCE2 represents a proposal to change an approved baseline?

• ARequest for change
• BOff-specification
• CProblem/concern
• DRisk

What is the role of Project Assurance in PRINCE2?

• ATo provide independent monitoring of all aspects of the project's performance on behalf o…
• BTo manage the project on a day-to-day basis
• CTo deliver the project's products
• DTo write the Business Case

In PRINCE2, when is the Business Case first created?

• AAn outline Business Case is created during Starting Up a Project, then developed fully du…
• BDuring Controlling a Stage
• CDuring Closing a Project
• DIt is created after the project is completed

What is a product-based planning technique in PRINCE2?

• AA planning technique that uses product breakdown structures, product descriptions, and pr…
• BA technique for estimating project costs
• CA method for scheduling team holidays
• DA financial forecasting tool