Proj Management Sample test Flashcards
What is the first step in the recommended risk management procedure?
Identify
Which statements about a project’s stakeholders are CORRECT?
1 and 4
1. A stakeholder is anyone who thinks they will be affected by a project
4. A stakeholder may be internal or external to the corporate organization
Identify the missing word in the following sentence.
A purpose of the [ ? ] theme is to control any unacceptable deviations from the project’s
objectives.
progress
Which is a minimum requirement for applying the organization theme?
To define the approach to engaging with stakeholders
What is defined when deciding how to tailor PRINCE2 to suit the project?
When the project’s progress will be reviewed
Which statement about the ‘continued business justification’ principle is CORRECT?
The chosen option must provide value for money
Which regular report provides the project board with a summary of stage status?
Highlight report
Which statement about the project support role is CORRECT?
It can be performed by the project manager
What must be produced, as a minimum requirement for applying the plans theme?
A hierarchy of all the products to be produced during a plan.
PRINCE2 requires that four products are produced and maintained. This
includes the product breakdown structure: a hierarchy of all the products to be
produced during a plan.
Which is a purpose of a project brief?
To document a common understanding of the starting point for the project
An agreed project brief ensures that the project has a commonly
understood and well-defined start point.
Which is an objective of the ‘managing product delivery’ process?
To ensure that work on products is authorized
In which process are team plans produced?
Managing product delivery
How is the ‘learn from experience’ principle applied?
By reviewing the management of previous projects
Which product is a time-driven control?
Checkpoint report
When should the project board request a decision from corporate, programme management or
customer?
If it is forecast that project level tolerance will be exceeded
Which is a reason why the ‘defined roles and responsibilities’ principle must be applied?
Because more than one function may be involved in the project
Which process is triggered by the project manager’s request to initiate a project?
Directing a project
Which is an objective of the ‘starting up a project’ process?
To confirm that there are no known restrictions that would prevent the project from being
delivered
Which principle is being applied when a project product description is produced?
Focus on products
Which is a minimum requirement for applying the risk theme?
Identified threats and opportunities must be documented
Which statements apply to a stage plan?
- It is produced close to the time when the planned events will take place.
- It provides the basis for day-to-day control by the project manager.
Which is a purpose of the benefits management approach?
To provide a schedule for measuring the achievement of benefits
Which is assumed to be the customer’s responsibility in the PRINCE2 customer/supplier
environment?
To specify the desired result
Which is a purpose of the risk management approach?
To define the techniques to be used when assessing project risks
Which management product should always be updated when a product fails its quality check?
Quality register
The purpose of the [ ? ] process is to establish solid foundations for the project.
Initiating a project
Which two statements about tailoring are CORRECT?
- Processes can be simplified or carried out in more detail.
- Terminology can be changed to suit organizational standards
Which type of issue should be raised if a new product is required after a team has started work?
A request for change
Which characteristic distinguishes a project from regular business operations?
It introduces business change
Which process is used by a team manager to coordinate work on one or more of the project’s
products?
Managing product delivery
