Chapter 1: Introduction

Question 1

What does PRINCE2 stand for?

Answer 1

PRojects IN Controlled Environments

Question 2

What are the 4 integrated elements that the PRINCE2 method addresses?

Answer 2

1. Principles
2. Themes
3. Processes
4. Environment

Question 3

What is the purpose of the element of Principles in PRINCE2?

How many principles are there?

Answer 3

The Principles are guiding obligations and good practices which determine whether the project is genuinely managed using PRINCE2.

There are 7 principles that MUST be met in order for a project to be considered a PRINCE2 project.

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE:
The Themes of PRINCE2 describe aspects of project management that must be addressed in the beginning of a project.

Answer 4

FALSE

The Themes of PRINCE2 describe aspects of project management that must be addresses continually and in parallel throughout the project.

Question 5

How many Themes are there?

List all.

Answer 5

There are 7 Themes:
1. Business Case
2. Organization
3. Quality
4. Plans
5. Risk
6. Change
7. Progress

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE:
The seven Processes describe a progression from the pre-project activity of getting started, through the stages of the project lifecycle, to the final act of project closure.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

Explain briefly what the Project Environment element refers to.

Answer 7

Organizations often want a consistent approach to managing projects.

Thus, organizations tailor PRINCE2 to create their own project management method. This method is then embedded into the organizations way of working.

Question 8

Complete the statement:

For a project to be following PRINCE2, as a minimum it must be possible to demonstrate that the project:

Answer 8

1. is applying PRINCE2 Principles
2. is meeting the minimum requirements set out in the PRINCE2 themes
3. has project processes that saisfy the purpose and objectives of the PRINCE2 processes
4. is either using PRINCE2’s recommended techniques or using alternative, equivalent techniques