Module 1 - PRINCE2 Structure and Overview Flashcards

1
Q

What does PRINCE2 stand for ?

A

Projects in controlled environments

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2
Q

What can PRINCE2 be used for ?

A

As a method to manage project effectively

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3
Q

“PRINCE2 is said to be one of the most ____ used methods for managing projects around the world.”

A

Widely

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4
Q

True or False: PRINCE 2 is said to focus on what needs to be done rather than prescribe how everything is done

A

True

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5
Q

True or False: PRINCE2 is based on feedback and experience drawn from thousands of projects and those that worked on them around the world

A

True

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6
Q

Prince 2 provides common ____

A

Vocabulary for all project participants

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7
Q

What are the four integrated elements of PRINCE2?

A

Principles, Themes, Processes and Environment

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8
Q

Are specialist products in scope for PRINCE2 ?

A

No

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9
Q

Are leadership capabilities in scope for PRINCE2 ?

A

No

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10
Q

Are detailed techniques in scope for PRINCE2 ?

A

No

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11
Q

Finish the definition of a project: A temporary organisation that is created for the purpose of delivering one or more business products …

A

According to the business case

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12
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What is business as usual ?

A

The ongoing work to maintain current business operations in an organisation

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13
Q

Is certainty a characteristic of project work ?

A

No

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14
Q

List the characteristics of project work

A

Change, Temporary, Cross-functional, Unique, Uncertain

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15
Q

List the aspect of project performance

A

Cost, Timescales, Quality, Scope, Benefits and Risks

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16
Q

What does a project manager do ?

A

Plan, Delegate, Monitor and Control a project

17
Q

What would be a collection of projects ?

A

Programme

18
Q

True or False: The customer specifies the desired result ?

A

True

19
Q

Who is responsible for tailoring the project ?

A

The Project manager

20
Q

What is a portfolio?

A

The totality of an organisations investment in changes required to achieve a strategic objective

21
Q

Prince2 principles must be

A

Self validating, Empowering and Universal