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A project scenario describes a situation where the Project Board wants to apply the 'manage by exception' principle but the Project Manager is unsure how to set appropriate tolerances. What guidance does PRINCE2 provide?

Tolerances should be based on the project's risk profile, the Board's confidence in the PM, and the level of control needed

Let the Project Manager set their own tolerances

Use industry standard tolerances of +/-10% for all projects

Set all tolerances to zero for maximum control

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Key Facts: PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

55%

Passing Score

38 out of 68 marks

150 min

Exam Duration

PeopleCert

68 Qs

Exam Questions

Scenario-based

3 Years

Certification Validity

Re-registration required

150+

Countries Recognized

AXELOS

Open Book

Exam Format

PRINCE2 7 Manual allowed

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam has 68 scenario-based questions in 150 minutes (open-book), requiring 55% to pass. PRINCE2 7 introduced sustainability as a seventh performance target and elevated people management. The exam weights are: Practices (51%), Processes (30%), Principles (10%), People (9%). Certification is valid for 3 years and requires re-registration. PRINCE2 is recognized in 150+ countries, with over 1.5 million certified practitioners globally. The Practitioner level requires PRINCE2 Foundation certification as a prerequisite.

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1A project manager is tailoring PRINCE2 for a small internal IT project. The Project Board wants to reduce documentation overhead. Which approach best aligns with the PRINCE2 principle 'tailor to suit the project'?

A.Remove all management products to save time

B.Combine management products and reduce formality while retaining purpose

C.Use the full set of management products regardless of project size

D.Delegate all tailoring decisions to the Team Manager

Explanation: The PRINCE2 principle 'tailor to suit the project' means adapting the method to the project's environment, size, complexity, and risk — not removing it entirely. Combining management products and reducing formality while retaining their purpose is the correct approach. Exam tip: Tailoring never means abandoning PRINCE2 controls; it means scaling them appropriately.

2During the Initiating a Project process, the Project Manager discovers that the expected benefits will not be realized for two years after project closure. What should the Project Manager do with the Benefits Management Approach?

A.Exclude post-project benefits since they are outside the project's scope

B.Document the post-project benefits review plan and assign responsibility for tracking them

C.Delay the project until benefits can be measured immediately

D.Transfer benefits tracking responsibility to the Project Board without documentation

Explanation: PRINCE2 requires that the Benefits Management Approach covers both in-project and post-project benefits realization. The Project Manager must document when and how benefits will be measured and assign clear responsibility, even for benefits that occur after project closure. Exam tip: Benefits realization often extends beyond the project lifecycle — always plan for post-project reviews.

3The Project Board has set a cost tolerance of +10% for the current stage. The Project Manager forecasts that the stage will exceed this tolerance by 5%. What should the Project Manager do?

A.Continue working and try to recover costs in the next stage

B.Raise an exception report to the Project Board immediately

C.Reduce the scope of the stage without consulting the Project Board

D.Wait until the stage is complete and then report the overspend

Explanation: When a tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, PRINCE2 requires the Project Manager to raise an exception report to the Project Board immediately. This is the 'manage by exception' principle in action. The Project Board then decides whether to approve an exception plan, adjust scope, or take other corrective action. Exam tip: Exception reports are triggered by forecasts, not actuals.

4A Team Manager reports that a Work Package will be delivered two days late but within the tolerances agreed with the Project Manager. What action should the Team Manager take?

A.Raise an issue to the Project Manager

B.Raise an exception report to the Project Board

C.Continue working within agreed tolerances and report via Checkpoint Reports

D.Request the Project Manager to extend the stage plan

Explanation: If the delay is within the tolerances agreed in the Work Package, the Team Manager should continue working and report progress through normal Checkpoint Reports. No escalation is needed when tolerances are not forecast to be exceeded. Exam tip: Escalation only occurs when tolerances are forecast to be breached — working within tolerances is managed at the current level.

5In the context of PRINCE2 quality management, what is the primary purpose of a Quality Register?

A.To record lessons learned about quality processes

B.To provide a summary of all planned and completed quality activities

C.To define the quality criteria for each product

D.To list the team members responsible for quality assurance

Explanation: The Quality Register is a diary of all planned and completed quality activities, providing a summary record of quality events. It tracks quality inspections, reviews, and tests throughout the project. Product Descriptions define quality criteria, while the Quality Management Approach defines the overall quality strategy. Exam tip: The Quality Register is a tracking tool, not a definition tool.

6A project scenario describes a situation where the Senior User is unavailable to attend Stage Gate reviews and wants to delegate this responsibility to the Project Manager. Is this acceptable in PRINCE2?

A.Yes, the Project Manager can take on any Project Board responsibilities

B.No, the Senior User must always attend in person

C.No, the Senior User can delegate to Project Assurance but not to the Project Manager

D.Yes, as long as the Executive approves the delegation

Explanation: In PRINCE2, Project Board members can delegate assurance responsibilities to Project Assurance, but they cannot delegate their decision-making accountability to the Project Manager. This would create a conflict of interest since the Project Manager is the one being governed. Exam tip: The Project Board governs; the Project Manager manages — these roles must remain separated.

7During the Controlling a Stage process, a project issue is identified that could affect the Business Case. Which type of issue should be logged?

A.Off-specification

B.Request for change

C.Problem/concern

D.Risk

Explanation: A problem/concern is an issue type used when something has happened or is expected that may threaten the project's objectives, including the Business Case. Off-specifications relate to products not meeting agreed specifications, and requests for change propose modifications to baselined products. Exam tip: PRINCE2 has three issue types — request for change, off-specification, and problem/concern.

8Which PRINCE2 principle ensures that a project is not continued if the Business Case is no longer viable?

A.Learn from experience

B.Manage by stages

C.Continued business justification

D.Focus on products

Explanation: The 'continued business justification' principle requires that the project must have and maintain a valid Business Case throughout its lifecycle. If at any point the Business Case is no longer viable, the project should be stopped. This is verified at every stage boundary and can trigger closure at any time. Exam tip: This is the most fundamental PRINCE2 principle — every other principle supports it.

9A project is in its third stage. The Project Manager identifies a new risk that could significantly impact the project schedule. The risk exceeds the Project Manager's delegated risk tolerance. What should the Project Manager do first?

A.Update the Risk Register and continue monitoring

B.Implement a risk response immediately

C.Escalate to the Project Board via an exception report

D.Add the risk to the Daily Log

Explanation: When a risk exceeds the Project Manager's delegated tolerance, it must be escalated to the Project Board. Since the risk exceeds tolerance, an exception report is the correct mechanism. While updating the Risk Register is important, the immediate action when tolerance is exceeded is escalation. Exam tip: Always check whether the impact falls within or outside delegated tolerances before deciding on escalation.

10In PRINCE2, what distinguishes a Project Assurance role from a Project Support role?

A.Project Assurance is performed by the Project Manager; Project Support is performed by the Team Manager

B.Project Assurance monitors on behalf of the Project Board; Project Support provides administrative assistance to the Project Manager

C.Project Assurance handles quality testing; Project Support handles risk management

D.Both roles are identical but used in different project sizes

Explanation: Project Assurance is the responsibility of the Project Board (which can be delegated but not to the Project Manager) and involves monitoring all aspects of the project's performance independently. Project Support provides administrative services to the Project Manager, such as maintaining registers and logs. Exam tip: Project Assurance is a governance function; Project Support is an administrative function.

About the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

The PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is the advanced level of the PRINCE2 project management scheme, focusing on applying PRINCE2 principles, practices, and processes in real-world project scenarios. Updated to PRINCE2 7 in 2024, the exam tests your ability to tailor the method to different project environments, manage risks, ensure quality, and maintain governance. The open-book format allows reference to the official PRINCE2 7 Manual during the 150-minute exam.

Questions

68 scored questions

Time Limit

150 minutes

Passing Score

55% (38/68)

Exam Fee

~$500-600 (PeopleCert (AXELOS))

PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Content Outline

10%

Principles in Context

Applying the seven PRINCE2 principles to project scenarios: business justification, learn from experience, roles, stages, exception, products, tailoring

People Management

Leadership, team culture, diversity, stakeholder engagement, and effective people management in projects

51%

Practices in Context

Applying and tailoring Business Case, Organization, Quality, Plans, Risk, Issues, and Progress practices

30%

Processes in Context

Applying and tailoring Starting Up, Directing, Initiating, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing a Stage Boundary, Closing

How to Pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 55% (38/68)
Exam length: 68 questions
Time limit: 150 minutes
Exam fee: ~$500-600

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

PRINCE2 Practitioner Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on Practices (51% of the exam) — know how each practice applies in different project scenarios, especially Business Case, Risk, and Quality

2Practice with the PRINCE2 7 Manual open — know where to find key information quickly since it is an open-book exam

3Understand the management products (PID, End Stage Report, Work Package) and when each is created and by whom

4Master the seven processes and their inputs, outputs, and activities — especially Controlling a Stage and Managing a Stage Boundary

5Study tolerance levels and exception management — know when to escalate and to whom in every scenario

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam format?

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam has 68 scenario-based, objective testing questions to be completed in 150 minutes (2.5 hours). It is an open-book exam — you can reference the official PRINCE2 7 Manual during the test. The passing score is 55% (38 out of 68 marks). Non-native English speakers may receive 25% additional time.

Do I need PRINCE2 Foundation before taking the Practitioner exam?

Yes, PRINCE2 Foundation certification (or an equivalent qualification such as PMP, CAPM, or IPMA Level A-D) is required as a prerequisite for the Practitioner exam. Foundation tests knowledge; Practitioner tests application.

How long is the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification valid?

PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is valid for 3 years. To maintain your certification, you must pass a re-registration exam (30 questions, 1 hour, 55% pass mark) or retake the full Practitioner exam before your certification expires.

What changed in PRINCE2 7?

PRINCE2 7 (released 2024) renamed 'themes' to 'practices,' added sustainability as a seventh performance target, introduced people management as an explicit exam area (9%), expanded guidance on digital and data projects, and updated the process model with modern project management concepts.

Is PRINCE2 Practitioner harder than PMP?

They test different things: PRINCE2 Practitioner is scenario-based and open-book but focuses specifically on applying the PRINCE2 method. PMP covers a broader range of project management knowledge but is closed-book. PRINCE2 Practitioner has a lower passing threshold (55% vs. PMP's scaled scoring) but questions require deep application knowledge. Many professionals hold both.

Can I take the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam online?

Yes, the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is available via PeopleCert online proctoring from your home or office, as well as at authorized test centers. The online option requires a stable internet connection, webcam, and a quiet testing environment.