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PRINCEZO FOUNDATION EXAM CANDIDATE GUIDANCE

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INTRODUCTION
1.1
The objective of the examination is 10 enable a candidate to demonstrate an understanding of

the PRINCE2 principles, processes, themes, techniques and roles. The Foundation exam
uses objective lest questions which require a candidate 10 choose a response 10 a question
from a sel of choices, only one of which is correct.
1.2
The following paragraphs explain the format of the question papers, and the different styles of
question asked. There are also some suggestions on how to approach answering the various
styles of question.
STRUCTURE OF THE PAPER

The examination paper consists of:
2.1
A Question Booklet which contains 75 questions - 70 exam questions and 5 trial questions each covering a different syllabus topic. Each of the 70 questions is worth 1 mark, but the trial
questions are not scored. The use of trial questions enables new questions to be trialled
without affecting candidates' marks. The pass mark is 35. You are expected to answer all
questions. There will be no indication of which questions are exam questions and which are
trial.
2.2
The Answer Sheet on which your answers must be given. There will only ever be one answer
to each question. If more than one answer is given in the answer sheet the response line will
be void and will allract no marks. Marks are not subtracted for incorrect answers.
PRINCE2 SYLLABUS AREAS ADDRESSED

The exam consists of 75 questions in total which cover all 15 areas of the PRINCE2
Foundation syllabus. The full PRINCE2 syllabus is available from the APM Group or from
your Accredited Training Organisation.
STYLES OF QUESTION
There are a number of different test styles used within the paper. All test styles are based on
the selection of the correct answer from a choice of 4 options.
The test styles are:
4.1
Standard
Which individual role is ultimately accountable for the project?

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c)
d)
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Which is NOT one of the key elements to balance when defining management stages?
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d)
The availability of the Project Board

How far ahead in the project it is sensible to plan
The amount of risk within a project
How confident the Project Board and Project Manager are in proceeding
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Identify the missing words in the following sentence.

The reasons lor undertaking the project must drive the I ? 1and should be used to cootmually
align the prOject progress to the business obJectlves.
a)
delivery strategy
b) decision making
c) benefits management strategy
d) tolerance approach
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When reviewing the status of a War1\: Package, what does the PrOject Manager look at?
1
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2. Business Case
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The exam is 60 minutes in duration. Candidates must manage their time in order to complete
all questions. All 75 questions should be attempted. If candidates wish to write their answers
on the question paper first, they must be aware of the additional time needed to complete the
answer sheet. Only answers submitted on the answer sheet provided will contribute to the
result.
No support material is permitted. This Is a closed book exam.
USING THE ANSWER BOOKLET

The Answer Booklet will be read electronically and the results generated by computer. It Is
therefore essential that candidates follow the instructions given and mark their answers
accordingly. Failure to do so may lead to delay and, in some cases, answers being void.
All answers are given by the candidate filling in 'ovals' that relate to their chosen response,
e.g.
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The oval must be filled in IN PENCIL, NOT PEN. If a pen is used, the answers will not be
marked.
Acceptable ways to complete the answer sheets are either.
completely filling in the oval or
et drawing a line through the centre of the oval.
Any other method, including licks or crosses, is not acceptable and may not be marked.
If a candidate wishes to change their answer during the exam, the incorrect answer should be
erased completely and the correct answer indicated. If more than one answer if given by the
candidate, the question will score zero.
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1. You should attempt to answer all questions.
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e.g. two ovals are marked when only one is required.
3. Do not use coloured pens or highlighters.
4. Do not use white fluid.
5. If you wish to change an answer, completely erase your original mark and place a
mark in your preferred answer.
6. All questions have one answer unless specifically stated in the question. If more
than the required number of answers is given, the question will score zero.
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PRINCE2";
The Foundation Examination
Sample Paper 1
September 2009 Release
Multiple Choice
1 hour paper
Instructions
1. All 75 questions should be attempted.
2. There are no trick questions.
3. All answers are to be marked on the answer grid provided.
4. Please use a pencil and NOT Ink to mark your answers in the
Answer sheet provided. There is only one correct answer per
question.
5. You have 1 hour for this paper.
6. You must get 35 or more correct to pass.
Candidate Number:
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PRINCE2 Foundation Examination
Which is one of the six aspects of project performance that we wish 10 manage?
a)
Performance
b)
Reliability
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Scope
d)
Ease of use
How does the Controlling a Stage process support the leam from experience principle?
a)
.-b'(
Supports the Project Manager in ensuring products are delivered within the tolerances agreed with the Project
Board
Encourages the Project Manager to review the progress of the stage and log any lessons
c)
Requires escalation 01 issues and risks to lhe Project Board which threatens the stage or project tolerances
d)
Recommends a Work Package is created to deliver products that require specific skills
Which process is triggered by the request to initiate a project?
a)
Starting up a Project
p)
Initiating a Project
c)
Directing a Project
d)
Managing a Stage Boundary
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The purpose of which theme IS to establish mechanisms to monitor and compare actual achievements against
those planned?
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BUSiness Case
b)
Change
y)
Progress
d)
Quality
VVhat is an objective of the Closing a Project process?
j,)
Checks that all the projecrs products have been signed off by the users
b)
Prepares for the final stage ollhe project
c)
Captures the customer's quality expectations
d)
Ensures that all benefrts have been achieved

A purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process is to provide the Project Board With sufficient information
so that it can approve the I ? J for the next stage.
Cl)
Work PaCkages
b)
Exception Report
..c)
Stage Plan
d)
Project Brief
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Which theme provides inlormation on what is reqUIred, how it will be achieved and by whom?
it)
Organizalion
J>1
Plans
c)
Business Case
d)
Quality
\/IIhich role is responsible for capturing the customer's quality expectations?
it)
PrOject Manager
b)
ExeculNe
c)
Senior Supplier
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BasIng prOjects on a 'management by exception' framewof1( provides whIch benefit?

a)
Promotes consistency 01 prOject wof1(
b)
Project IS not seen as an end in itsell
c)
Clarity of what a project will deliver, why, when and by whom
,d)
Efficient and economic use 01 management time
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Which are purposes of the Initiating a Project process?

1
2.
3
4.
Estabhshes a firm base for the project

Ensures there is a clear understanding of the work involved to deliver the project's products
Avoids commitment of funds before it is appropriate to do so
Makes sufficient information avaUable to define and prepare the Project Brief
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b)
1,2,4
c)
1,3,4
d)
2,3,4
What IS the purpose of the Managing Product Delivery process?

jJ')
Controls the link between the Project Manager and the Team Manager(s)
b)
Tracks the progress of a stage through the consolidation of Checkpoml Reports
c)
Provides a link between the work of the Project Manager and the Project Board
d)
Maintains a focus on the delivery of benefits throughout the stage
Which role is responsible for authorizing and monitoring work to be completed and for taking corrective action
within a stage?
A
b)
Project Manager
Project Support
c)
Project Assurance
d)
Team Manager
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Which fact is true of Project Assurance but not quality assurance?
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b)
Jc)
d)
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Responsible for monitoring the conduct of the project

Independent of the Project Manager
Appointed as part of the project management team
Responsible for reviewing the project for compliance with corporate standards
Which statement does NOT define a characteristic of a project?

a)
Has a higher degree of risk than business as usual
b)
Involves people with different skills introducing a change that will impact others outside of the team
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Has a lifespan that usually covers the delivery of the desired outcomes and the realization of the expected
benefits
d)
A temporary management structure created for the Implementation or business products
Which product forms the 'contract' between the Project Manager and the Project Board for the project?
a)
Project Plan
b)
Project Product Description
f)
Project Initiation Documentation
d)
Project Brief

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VVhat is an objective of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

a)
"b)
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Enables the Project Board to commit resources and expenditure required for the initiation stage
Reviews and, If necessary, updates the Project Initiation Documentation
c)
Provides a controlled break between those managing the project and those creating products
d)
Ensures a periodic review is held to approve the products created within the completed stage
VVhich of the following is a baseline management product?
;t{
Benefits Review Plan
b)
Issue Register
c)
Highlight Report
d)
Product Status Account
VVhat is a stated purpose of the Closing a Project process?

a)
Define the procedure for handing over products
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PrOllide a fixed point at which acceptance for the project product is confirmed
c)
Capture the lessons identified during the last stage
d)
Confirm all project benefits have been achieved

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What does a Product Description contain?

1.
2.
3.
4.
a)
1,2.3
b)
1,2,4
c)
1.3,4
d)
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A breakdown of the individual parts that make up the product

The management stage in which the produd is to be aeated
DetaIls of the individuals responsible for reviewing the product
Any allowable deviahon from the specified quality critena
2.3,4
What is a Product Description used for in the Controlling a Stage process?

a)
Demonsttating that a product meets its quality cnteria by applying the method speCIfied
b)
Forming part 01 a Wort Package
c)
Developing the product(s) to the defined quality criteria
d)
Documenting the quality tolerance for a product.
What is a purpose of a Checkpoint Report?

a)
Provides progress information on all of \he Work Packages within a stage
,9)
Updates the Project Manager on the status of a Work Package
c)
Records results of all quality checks and quality reviews held during the stage
d)
Provides details of Work Packages to be issued before the ne:w:t report is due
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Which of the PRINCE2 principles uses tolerances to establish the limits of delegated authority?
a)
Manage by stages
b)
Tailor to suit the project environment
c)
Focus on products
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Manage by exception
When would the Project Board first confirm the customer's quality expectations?
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Authorizing initiation
b)
Authorizing the project
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GIVIn9 ad hoc dltectlOn
d)
AuthorIZing a Stage 01 Exception Plan
Which is one of the four integrated elements within PRINCE2?
a)
Quality
b)
Role descriptions
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d)
Processes
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How does the Starting up a Project process supporlthe manage by stages principle?
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b)
Determines the level of authority delegated to the Project Manager for the initiation stage
c)
Ensures time is not wasted initiating a project based on unsound assumptions
d)
Ensures that the work required for project initiation is planned
How does the Managing a Stage Boundary process support the focus on products principle?
a)
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Provides a structured set of activities for the pre-projeet stage of the PRINCE2 journey
Prepares and distributes an interim report on what has gone well

Documents the agreed level of quality for each of the deliverables of the next stage
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Replans a stage in response to a forecast deviation from tolerance
d)
Reviews and if necessary updates the project management team for the next stage
lNhat Is a benefit of adopting the product.based planning technique?

a)
All the required products of the projecl will be delivered to time and to cost
b)
Clearly shows how long a project will take and highlights those products on the critical path
c)
It removes the need for activity-based planning
d)
Reduces the risk of incorrectly scoplng the project

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VVl"lIcn is a reason for reviewing the Project Brief dunng the Initiating a Project process?
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Describes lessons to be learned from similar projects
c)
Identifies nsks and issues associated with confIQuraIJon management
d)
Confirms the tlme and costlolerances for the next stage
W'lich pro,ect management team role can trigger a premature closure of a project?
a)
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Provides details of the selected solution 10 be delivered by the prOjeC1
b)
Project Manager
Project Board
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Corporate or programme management
d)
ProJect Assurance
\IIhI1Ch is a purpose of the Organlzatlon theme?

a}
Establish tolerances around the resources utilized on the project
b)
Provide project management training to those wor1l:ing within the project
f)
Establish a stralegy for communication between all interested parties of the project
d)
Implement the controls required to permit management by exception
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VlJhich of the followIng takes ptace before the initiation of 8 prOject?

1
2_
3
4
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1,2,3
b)
1,2,4
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1,3,4
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2,3,4
YVtlICh IS the first plan to be Cleated?

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Provide the Executive with a role descriptiOll

Consider the successes and failures of similar activities carried out in the past
Record and update an initial risks in the Daily Log
Develop the detailed Business Case slating why the projeCt IS worth dOing
PrOject Plan
\ b)
Stage Plan
c)
Team Plan
d)
Exception Plan
YVhich process interfaces with corporate or programme management to provide and receive information?
a)
Managing Product Delivery
p)
Directing a Project
c)
Controlling a Stage
d)
Managing a Stage Boundary
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What does tne Managing Product Delivery process NOT aim to ensure?
a)
b)
y)
d)
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Products of appropriate quality are delivered

The Project Board is kept informed of progress on the products
Work for the team is agreed with the Project Manager
Which is an objective of the quality review technique?
"a)
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Suppliers understand wnat is expected of them
Involve key interested parties in promoting wider acceptance of the product
b)
Develop and improve the specification 01 a product through continuous assessment
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Correct any typographical errors lound in a product and obtain sign-off during the quality review meeting
d)
Update the status information in the Configuration Item Record when a product is signed-off
How is the Risk Register used in the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
a)
Checked for any Issue Reports noted for review at stage end
b)
Reviewed for the status 01 risks
c)
Updated to record that all risks have been closed
d)
Checked to ensure that all open risks have been transferred to the Issue Register

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Any requests for change, which require Project Board approval, should be recorded in the [ ?] and their status
monilored by the Project Manager
a)
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Issue Register
c)
Configuration Item Record
d)
Quality Register
What Is a purpose of the Project Brief?

a)
Defines the project, 10 form the basis for its management and the assessment of overall success
b)
Outlines any lessons from previous projects and how they may affect this project
c)
Communicates the quality techniques and standards to be applied to achieve the required quality levels
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Product Descriptlon
Provides a firm basis on which to initiate the project
If a product fails its quality check, Which product should always be updated?
a)
Risk Register
b)
Issue Register
Quality Register
d)
Lessons Log

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How does Ihe Business Case theme support the continued business Justification principle?
a)
Allows prOjects not delivenng direct benefits 10 proceed without a Business Case
b)
Removes the need for a separate Business Case where a prOject is pan 01 a programme
.c)
Mandates that even the simplest 01 projects should have a Business Case
d)
Ensures a new Business Case is created at the end of each stage to confirm the viabmty 01 the next stage
How does the Managing Product Delivery process support the manage by exception principle?
a)
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By breakIng work down into stages that are easier to plan
b)
Using Team Managers who have experience in the work
c)
Team Managers should warn the PrOled Manager of any threat to the tolerances that are defined In the Work
Padtage
d)
Team Managers create an Exception Report for events beyond Work Package limits
VlJhich is a purpose of the Starting up a Project process?

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Ensuring that the prerequiSites for Initiaung the project are in place
b)
Establishing that the Project Plan can meet the required target dales
c)
Creating the Project Initiation Documentation so the project can be initiated
d)
Confirming to corporate or programme management that quality expectations will be met

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Which is recommended as a possible risk response type for an opportunity?
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Reduce
b)
Transfer
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d)
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Reject
Fallback
Which action is NOT taken by the Project Board?
;t)
Allocate tolerance to specialist teams
b)
Transfer ownership of the Benefits Review Plan to corporate or programme management
c)
Approve the Project Product Description
d)
Confirm the required frequency of Highlight Reports
Who sets the project tolerances?
a)
Project Board
i)
Corporate/programme management
c)
Executive
d)
Project Manager

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After the first stage, when are the Stage Plans for further stages produced?
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b)
After completion of the current stage
c)
When creating the Project Plan
d)
At the start of the initiation stage
What levels of plan are recommended by PRtNCE27
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Project Plan
b)
Project Plan and Stage Plan
c)
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Near the end of the current stage
Project Plan, Stage Plan and Team Plan

Project Plan, Stage Plan, Team Plan and Exceplion Plan
The Team Plan should be checked by 7) to ensure that it is technically feasible.

a)
User Assurance
b)
Supplier Assurance
c)
Business Assurance
d)
Quality Assurance

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How does the Initiating a Project process support the continued business justification principle?
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Confirms who is to be involved in the project decision-making
b)
Clarifies the products to be delivered
c)
Documents how the corporate project management method will be tailored to suit the project
p)
Refines the Business Case
What is risk appetite?

a)
Part of the project budget, used to pay for any addiUonal activities required to manage risks
b)
The funds the Project Board is willing to spend on the management of risk
c)
Permissible deviation from planned expenditure without the need 10 escalate to the next higher authority
p)
An organization's attitude towards risk exposure
Who represents the 'delivering' level on the prOject management team?

a)
Project Board
b)
Project Manager
c)
Team Manager
d)
Projecl Support

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Vllhat is a purpose 01 the Benefits Review Plan?

a)
Documents the justifICation lor the undertaking of a project
b)
Describes only residual benefits and those that could not be achieved during the lifecycle ollhe project
c)
Provides a schedule of activities to measure achievement of those benefits which could not be measured during
the prOJect
d)
Provides the timescales over which the benefits will be realized. for entry tnto the BUSIness Case
Vllhat is a purpose of a Configuration Item Record?

a)
Provides a summary 01 the status of all products at anyone time
b)
Provides any details of IlTlponantlinks between project products
c)
Supports the crealion 01 the product breakdown structure
d)
Includes an analysis of an issue or risk which caused the product to change
Vllhich is NOT a purpose of the Controlling a Stage process?

a)
Take corrective actions to control deviations from the Slage Plan
b)
Recommend the time and cosltolerance for the stage
c)
Report progress to the Project Board
d)
Assign work to be done
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Which statement is true of stages?

a)
A project can be scheduled without management stages
b)
There can be several management stages within a technical stage
c)
Several management stages can be scheduled to run concurrently
d)
Technical stages and management stages should always end together
Vvtlat is a purpose 01 the Risk Management Strategy?

a)
Defines the techniques to be used when assessing project threats and opportunities
b)
Summarizes exposure to strategIC, programme, project and operatiooal threats and opportunities
c)
Recommends responses lor each 01 the project threats and opportumties
d)
IdentifIes suitable risk owners for each 01 the project threats and opportumtles
Identify the missing words In the following sentence.

If the Project Manager needs to know the results 01 a quality review, reviewing the (? I will provide a summary
together with the date 01 any follow-up meeting.
a)
Stage Plan
b)
Issue Register
c)
Daily log
d)
Quality Register
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lNhat are the three recommended types of issue?
a)
Off'SpeClflCatlon, request for change and concession
b)
OffspeClficatlon, request for change and problem or concern
c}
Requestlor change. problem or concern, and Issue Report
d)
Request IOf change. Issue Report and risk
l/v'hat is established Within the Initiating a Pro;ect process?
a)
How the prOject is going to be approached
b)
How the requned quality will be achieved
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d)
Any constraints that could affect the proted have been removed
INhlch term IS used to identify when a risk might materialize?
a)
Impact
b)
Proximity
c}
Probability
d)
Evaluate
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How does the Progress theme support the manage by exception principle?
a)
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Provides for technical stages which can overlap
b)
Ensures decision points are scheduled throughout the project to assess the viability 01 the project
c)
Recommends actions which may improve the outcome of future projects
d)
Provides for delegation of a unit of work within a defined level of authority

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a)
Senior Supplier(s)
b)
Team Manager(s)
c)
Project Assurance
d)
Senior User(s)
VVhich statement is true for project stakeholders?

a)
Some have decision-making authority within the project environment
b)
All are all external to the corporate organization
c)
All are internal to the project management team structure
d)
None have decision-making authority within the project environment

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What is a risk budget used to fund?

a}
Potential changes that may be required as the project progresses
b}
Shortfall in estimating the development costs of the project's products
c)
Additional activities to reduce, avoid, fallback, transfer, share or enhance project risks
d}
Assessment of project risks and the planning of any responses to deal with these
Which are objectives of the Controlling a Stage process?

1.
2.
3.
4.
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Watch for, and assess, any issues and risks that arise
Escalate threats to budgets, timescales or benefits
Focus attention on delivery of the stage's products
Produce the Stage Plan for the next stage
a)
1,2,3
b)
1,2,4
c)
1,3.4
d)
2,3,4
Which of the following represents an output?

a)
New accounting procedures
b)
Staffing costs reduced by 20%
c)
Faster and more accurate processing of all sales invoices
d)
Quick access to all detailed reports and accounts
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VVhat is a purpose of the Quality theme?
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Ensure that all products of the project meet business expectations
b)
Address the procedures and responsibilities for the creation, maintenance and control of project products
c)
Clearly define the method of delivering the project's products
d)
Enable the assessment of continuing project viability
VVhich factor should influence the length of a management stage?

a}
Frequency of Highlight Reports
b)
The level of project risk
c)
Availability of the Project Board
d)
Requirement of a specialist team for an element of the development work
How is the Configuration Management Strategy used in the Closing a Project process?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reviewed for its effectiveness in controlling and protecting all products

Examined to confirm how all project files are to be archived
Referenced to establish how all products need to be handed over into the relevant operational
environment(s)
Updated to incorporate any corporate or programme policies and processes that applied to the project
a)
1,2,3
b}
1,2,4
c)
1,3,4
d)
2,3,4

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What is a risk cause?

a)
Negalive consequence of a threat occurring
b)
Explanation of the event(s) which, should they occur, would create a problem
c)
Positive consequence of an opportunity exploited
d)
A known situation which creates uncertainty
Which product is a Ilme-driven control?
,)
End Stage Report
b)
Exception Report
<I
Checkpoint Report
d)
Lessons Report
When does PRINCE2 say the project management team should be considered for updating?
a)
As and when new stakeholders are identified
b)
When planning a quality review, the presenter, reviewer(sj, chair and administrator will need to be added
c)
At the end of each stage, when preparing the Stage Plan for the next stage
d)
During product creation, ir a member of the delivery team is not available and has to be replaced

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W'lat is a purpose of the Change Authority?

a)
Determines the change budget for a project
b)
Assesses the impact of all requests for change
c)
Reduces the number 01 requests lor change that need to be escalated to the Project Board
d)
Allows the Project Board to delegate the approval 01 all risks and Issue Reports
What would you NOT find in a Business Case?

a)
Major potential threats to the expected costs and benefits
b)
Details of the existing situation, how this needs to change and why
c)
A forecast 01 what will happen il the project is not approved
d)
The names of those people responsible for achieving the benefits
'Nhat is the first step within the recommended risk management procedure?
Identify
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Assess
d)
Implement
Plan
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PRINCE2 Foundation Examination Answer Key

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PRINCE2 Foundation Examination

Which process is triggered by the request to initiate a project?

Managing a Stage Boundary

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VVhat is an objective of the Closing a Project process?

Prepares for the final stage ollhe project

Captures the customer's quality expectations

Ensures that all benefrts have been achieved

Identify the missing words in the following sentence.

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PRINCE2 Foundation Examination

\/IIhich role is responsible for capturing the customer's quality expectations?

BasIng prOjects on a 'management by exception' framewof1( provides whIch benefit?

Promotes consistency 01 prOject wof1(

Project IS not seen as an end in itsell

Clarity of what a project will deliver, why, when and by whom

Efficient and economic use 01 management time

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Which are purposes of the Initiating a Project process?

Estabhshes a firm base for the project

What IS the purpose of the Managing Product Delivery process?

Tracks the progress of a stage through the consolidation of Checkpoml Reports

Maintains a focus on the delivery of benefits throughout the stage

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Which fact is true of Project Assurance but not quality assurance?

Responsible for monitoring the conduct of the project

Which statement does NOT define a characteristic of a project?

Has a higher degree of risk than business as usual

A temporary management structure created for the Implementation or business products

Project Product Description

Project Initiation Documentation