#1 - Mock Test Flashcards
Which statement about controls is Correct?
A highlight report is an event driven control
An exception report is a time-driven control
A Daily log is an event driven control
A checkpoint report is a time-driven control
A checkpoint report is a time driven control
Explanation: an objective of the ‘controlling a stage’ process is to ensure attention is focused on delivery of the stage products. Any movement away from the direction of products agreed at the start of the stage is monitored to avoid uncontrolled change and loss of coups. The ‘controlling a stage’ describes the work of the project manager in handling day-to-day management of the stage.
Identify the missing words in the following sentence. “Any change to the products agreed at the start of a stage is monitored as part of the [ ? ] process, on a day-to-day basis.
Directing a project
Controlling a stage
Managing a stage boundary
Closing a project
Controlling a stage
Which two statements about the ‘continue business justification’ principle are CORRECT?
- The business justification for a project should be documented
- The Project manager should be responsible for the business justification.
- A project must be stopped if the business justification changes.
- compulsory projects still require business justification.
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Even compulsory projects should be supported by a business justification that demonstrates value for money
When is it confirmed whether a project’s objectives have been achieved?
- During the ‘closing a project process’
- During the final end stage assessment
- During the controlling a stage process
- During the managing product delivery process
- During the ‘closing a project’ process
The purpose of the ‘closing a project’ process is to provide a fixed point at which acceptance of the project product is confirmed and to recognize that objectives set out in the original project initiation documentation have been achieved, or that the project has nothing more to contribute.
Which is a purpose of the ‘controlling a stage’ process?
1.To agree, perform and deliver project work
2. to draft a plan for the next stage.
3. To agree tolerances for the stage
4. To take action so that the stage remains within tolerances.
- To take action so that the stage remains within tolerances.
The purpose of the ‘controlling a stage’ process is to assign work, monitor it, deal with issues, report progress and take corrective action to ensure that the stage remains within tolerances.
In which situation might the ‘controlling a stage’ process be used?
- To manage a long initiation stage of a complex project
- To manage the activities of a complex Programme
- To organize support activities following the handover of products to operations.
- To create an exception plan to replace the current stage plan.
- To manage a long initiation stage of a complex project.
Which is a step in PRINCE2’s ‘initiating a project’ process?
- to ensure that there is authority to initiate the project.
- To prepare the plans for the subsequent delivery stages.
- To summarize how the organizations project management method will be tailored for the project.
- To request authority from Programme, corporate management or the customer to deliver the project.
- To summarize how the organizations project managment method will be tailored for the project.
If a work package is forecast to exceed its tolerances, how should a team manager inform the project manager?
- By submitting an exception report
- By submitting an exception plan
- By raising an issue
- By raising a risk
- By raising an issue.
Which is a minimum requirement for applying the quality theme?
- To define the use and format of quality records.
- to define the projects approach to quality assurance.
- To define proxy measures that indicate achievable benefits
- To define the projects approach to project assurance.
- To define the projects approach to project assurance.
What is the purpose of the quality theme?
- To establish the mechanisms to judge whether a project is desireable and achievable.
- To look for ways to improve the effectiveness of management of the project.
- To control uncertainty to improve the ability of the project to succeed.
- To establish mechanisms to control any unacceptable deviation .
- To look for ways to improve the effectiveness of management of the project.
Which statement about a useful tool for recording when reviewing progress is Incorrect?
A Highlight report is an event-driven control
An exception report is a time-driven control
A daily log is an event-driven control
A Checkpoint report is a time-driven control
A daily log is an event driven control is a useful tool for recording actions when reviewing progress, but it is not defined as a PRINCE2 control.
Which statement correctly describes project assurance and quality assurance?
A) Project assurance provides assurance to the project stakeholders whereas quality assurance provides assurance to the wider corporate Programme or customer organization.
B) They are both the responsibility of the project board, but project assurance may be delegated.
C) They are both independent of the project management team
D)Project assurance and quality assurance are both the responsibility of corporate Programme management or the customer.
Project assurance provides assurance to the project stakeholders whereas quality assurance provides assurance to the wider corporate, Programme or customer organization
Quality assurance provides assurance to corporate, Programme management or customer on the projects compliance with relevant corporate Programme management or customer standards and policies. Project assurance provides assurance to the projects stakeholders that he project is being conducted properly.
Who is responsible for approving any tailoring of work packages?
A) Executive
B) Project Manager
C) Team Manager
D) Project support
A) Executive
In the PRINCE2 methodology, the Managing a Stage Boundary process focuses on reviewing the current stage’s performance and preparing for the next stage. One of the key activities in this process is to agree upon tolerances for the stage.
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project manager, along with relevant stakeholders, reviews the completed stage, assesses the project’s current status, and identifies any deviations or potential issues. The project manager then proposes tolerances for the next stage, which define the acceptable limits or boundaries within which the project can operate.
Once the tolerances for the stage are agreed upon in the Managing a Stage Boundary process, they are then approved in the Directing a Project process. The Directing a Project process is responsible for providing overall direction and governance to the project.
In this process, the project board, which is accountable for the project’s success, reviews and approves various management products, including the tolerances proposed for the next stage. The project board ensures that the proposed tolerances align with the project’s objectives, risk appetite, and strategic considerations.
Therefore, option C correctly identifies that agreeing tolerances for the stage is created in the Managing a Stage Boundary process and approved in the Directing a Project process.
Which process provides accurate progress information to the project manager at an agreed frequency to ensure that expectations are managed?
A) Managing product delivery
B)Initiating a project
C)Controlling a stage
D) Directing a Project
A) Managing product delivery
In the PRINCE2 methodology, the Managing a Stage Boundary process focuses on reviewing the current stage’s performance and preparing for the next stage. One of the key activities in this process is to agree upon tolerances for the stage.
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project manager, along with relevant stakeholders, reviews the completed stage, assesses the project’s current status, and identifies any deviations or potential issues. The project manager then proposes tolerances for the next stage, which define the acceptable limits or boundaries within which the project can operate.
Once the tolerances for the stage are agreed upon in the Managing a Stage Boundary process, they are then approved in the Directing a Project process. The Directing a Project process is responsible for providing overall direction and governance to the project.
In this process, the project board, which is accountable for the project’s success, reviews and approves various management products, including the tolerances proposed for the next stage. The project board ensures that the proposed tolerances align with the project’s objectives, risk appetite, and strategic considerations.
Therefore, option C correctly identifies that agreeing tolerances for the stage is created in the Managing a Stage Boundary process and approved in the Directing a Project process.
Which is the responsibility of project assurance?
A) To ensure an acceptable solution is being developed
B) To prepare a team plan and agree it with the project manager
C) To maintain project files according to document control procedures
D) To approve or reject requests for change within the delegated limits
A) To ensure an acceptable solution is being developed In the PRINCE2 methodology, the Managing a Stage Boundary process focuses on reviewing the current stage’s performance and preparing for the next stage. One of the key activities in this process is to agree upon tolerances for the stage.
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project manager, along with relevant stakeholders, reviews the completed stage, assesses the project’s current status, and identifies any deviations or potential issues. The project manager then proposes tolerances for the next stage, which define the acceptable limits or boundaries within which the project can operate.
Once the tolerances for the stage are agreed upon in the Managing a Stage Boundary process, they are then approved in the Directing a Project process. The Directing a Project process is responsible for providing overall direction and governance to the project.
In this process, the project board, which is accountable for the project’s success, reviews and approves various management products, including the tolerances proposed for the next stage. The project board ensures that the proposed tolerances align with the project’s objectives, risk appetite, and strategic considerations.
Therefore, option C correctly identifies that agreeing tolerances for the stage is created in the Managing a Stage Boundary process and approved in the Directing a Project process.
