Chapter 1: introduction

Question 1

PRINCE2 abbreviation meaning?

Answer 1

PRojects IN Controlled Environments

Question 2

State the structure of PRINCE2

Answer 2

Principles, Themes, Processes, Project Environment

Question 3

Explain the 4 Elements of PRINCE2

Answer 3

Principles - Guiding obligations and good practices which determine whether the project is being managed used PRINCE2

Themes - Describe aspects of the project management that must be addressed continually throughout the project (7 themes)

Processes - The 7 processes describe progression from the pre-project activity of getting started, through the stages of the project lifecycle

Environment - Organisations often want a consistent approach to managing projects and tailor PRINCE2 to create their own project management methods

Question 4

Which 3 categories are outside of PRINCE2

Answer 4

• Specialist aspects
• Detailed techniques
• Leadership accountability