Prince 2 Flashcards
A checkpoint report is a ?what? driven control
A checkpoint report is a time-driven control because checkpoints happen at regular times throughout a stage.
Which document is used to identify interested parties that need to be informed of a project closure?
Communication management approach.
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.
Controlling a stage. (as this is responsible for monitoring the progress of a project)
Prince2 mandates that the project board represents the primary stakeholder interests. Which principle does this follow?
Defined roles and responsibilities.
When is it confirmed whether a project’s objectives have been achieved?
During the ‘Closing a project’ process.
What is the difference between project assurance and quality assurance?
Project assurance provides assurance to the project’s stakeholders whereas quality assurance provides assurance to the wider corporate, programme or customer organisation.
If a baselined product requires modification, the recommended [?] procedure, or equivalent procedure should be used.
Issue and Change Control
According to the ‘manage by exception’ principle, what should be defined to establish limits of delegated authority?
The Tolerances for the Project
Which is the purpose of the ‘controlling a stage’ process?
To take action so that the stage remains within tolerance.
What is likely to be avoided by applying the ‘tailor to suit the project’ principle?
Unnecessary management effort.
What is the responsiblity of the team manager role?
To manage a team within the stages. (larger)
> To accept authorised work packages from the project manager. (and deliver them)
In which situation might the ‘controlling a stage’ process be used?
To Manage a long initiation stage of a complex project.
What is Prince2’s recommended approach to planning?
Identify activities and dependencies.
What is an advantage of applying the ‘learn from experience’ principle?
It allows the project team to identify improvements to be made during the project.
What makes a Prince2 Project?
It has project processes that satisfy the objectives of PRINCE2 processes.
What is risk probablity?
A measure of the likelihood of the risk occurring.
How would you describe the ‘implement’ step within the recommended risk management procedure?
The risk owner and the risk actionee carry out activities to control and deal with the risk.
What is AN objective of the ‘initiating a project’ process?
To summarize how the organisation’s project management method will be tailored for the project.
What is a minimum requirement for the risk theme?
To record identified threats in a risk register.
Who is responsible for documenting any tailoring of work packages?
Project Manager (ie. not Executive, team leader)
What is a minimum requirement for applying the quality theme?
To define the project’s approach to project assurance. (we must have project assurance) Remember that quality is defined by the customer.
What is the purpose of the Quality theme?
to look for ways to improve the effectiveness of the management of the project.
What is the purpose of the business case theme?
A business case is a justification of the expenditure. It is to establish methods to judge whether the ongoing project is justified.
Which process provides the project board with the information it requires in order to commit resources to the project?
Initiating a project.
