Chapter 1 - Introduction & Chapter 2 - Principles Flashcards
1
Q
- Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes a project from regular operational work?
• A. Projects are continuous without a defined end.
• B. Projects are temporary and have a specific purpose.
• C. Projects are ongoing and operational.
• D. Projects require minimal resource allocation.
A
B. Projects are temporary and have a specific purpose.
2
Q
- What is the primary purpose of PRINCE2?
• A. To create a uniform process for all organizational operations.
• B. To provide a structured approach for project management with specific roles and responsibilities.
• C. To reduce the cost of projects by cutting unnecessary resources.
• D. To centralize decision-making to a single point of contact.
A
B. To provide a structured approach for project management with specific roles and responsibilities.
3
Q
- Which of the following PRINCE2 principles focuses on ensuring the project remains viable?
• A. Manage by exception
• B. Tailor to suit the project
• C. Focus on products
• D. Continued business justification
A
D. Continued business justification
4
Q
- Which principle requires that lessons from previous projects are considered and used?
• A. Focus on products
• B. Learn from experience
• C. Tailor to suit the project
• D. Defined roles and responsibilities
A
B. Learn from experience
5
Q
- Which of the following best describes the “Defined roles and responsibilities” principle in PRINCE2?
• A. Team members can take on any roles as needed.
• B. All roles are flexible based on project stages.
• C. Everyone involved knows what they are responsible for and what to expect from others.
• D. Roles are assigned randomly for each project stage.
A
C. Everyone involved knows what they are responsible for and what to expect from others.
6
Q
- What is the purpose of managing by stages?
• A. To manage time effectively at the beginning of each project.
• B. To break the project into manageable chunks, separated by decision points.
• C. To delegate tasks without oversight.
• D. To plan only the beginning and end of the project.
A
B. To break the project into manageable chunks, separated by decision points.
7
Q
- Which principle ensures that a project’s progress is monitored within agreed limits?
• A. Focus on products
• B. Manage by exception
• C. Tailor to suit the project
• D. Defined roles and responsibilities
A
B. Manage by exception
8
Q
- What does the “Focus on products” principle imply?
• A. Projects should focus only on key deliverables.
• B. Projects should define and deliver products with specific quality criteria.
• C. Projects should emphasize process efficiency over product quality.
• D. Projects should reduce the number of deliverables.
A
B. Projects should define and deliver products with specific quality criteria.
9
Q
- Which principle guides PRINCE2 projects to adapt to the size, complexity, and risk of each project?
• A. Focus on products
• B. Tailor to suit the project
• C. Manage by exception
• D. Learn from experience
A
B. Tailor to suit the project
10
Q
- What must remain unchanged when tailoring a PRINCE2 project?
• A. The principles
• B. The processes
• C. The stages
• D. The products
A
A. The principles
11
Q
- Which PRINCE2 principle states that a project should be divided into management stages?
• A. Focus on products
• B. Manage by stages
• C. Tailor to suit the project
• D. Continued business justification
A
B. Manage by stages
12
Q
- What type of control allows decision-makers to intervene only when necessary in PRINCE2?
• A. Exception-based control
• B. Comprehensive control
• C. Risk-based control
• D. Standard control
A
A. Exception-based control
13
Q
- What is the purpose of “Learn from experience” in PRINCE2?
• A. To ensure lessons are recorded at the end of the project only.
• B. To gather lessons from similar projects but ignore unique challenges.
• C. To record lessons at all stages, not just at the end.
• D. To avoid using lessons from unsuccessful projects.
A
C. To record lessons at all stages, not just at the end.
14
Q
- Which of the following best describes a project as defined by PRINCE2?
• A. A task that focuses on repetitive activities.
• B. Temporary work aimed at achieving specific goals and introducing change.
• C. Routine work with no set goals or end date.
• D. Work limited to small teams with specialized skills.
A
B. Temporary work aimed at achieving specific goals and introducing change.
15
Q
- What is the main role of a project manager in PRINCE2?
• A. To execute tasks assigned by the project board.
• B. To plan, delegate, monitor, and control all aspects of the project.
• C. To only oversee financial aspects.
• D. To focus solely on resource allocation.
A
B. To plan, delegate, monitor, and control all aspects of the project.
16
Q
- PRINCE2 is designed to handle projects in which context?
• A. Only in government sectors
• B. Primarily for non-profit organizations
• C. In any context, regardless of size or complexity
• D. Only in technology-focused projects
A
C. In any context, regardless of size or complexity
17
Q
- Why is the “Continued business justification” principle important?
• A. It ensures funding is secured at the beginning.
• B. It ensures that the project is consistently aligned with its original goals.
• C. It stops unnecessary monitoring of the project.
• D. It reduces project risks.
A
B. It ensures that the project is consistently aligned with its original goals.
18
Q
- Which principle ensures that each project member understands their duties?
• A. Focus on products
• B. Defined roles and responsibilities
• C. Learn from experience
• D. Tailor to suit the project
A
B. Defined roles and responsibilities
19
Q
- What is a project’s “business case” used for?
• A. To allocate resources for each project stage
• B. To justify the project’s continuation
• C. To outline the financial gain only
• D. To plan team roles
A
B. To justify the project’s continuation
20
Q
- The principle “Manage by exception” applies to which aspect of project management?
• A. Allowing team members to make all decisions
• B. Setting tolerances for time, cost, scope, and benefits
• C. Planning each stage independently
• D. Ignoring tolerances for smaller projects
A
B. Setting tolerances for time, cost, scope, and benefits
