Practitioner Exam Questions

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PRINCE2 Practitioner Resource Book

Question 9 – Change Theme

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Question Part

9 A Answer

1b correct This is a new requirement and should be classified as a request for change.
2a correct This is a problem or concern as it is an unforeseen event. It requires attention.
Despite being signed off against the PD it seems a mistake was made and the
3c correct
paint colour is not correct. This is an off-specification.
Something different is required from that currently agreed so this is a request
4b correct
for change.

Question Part

9 B Assertion Reason

TRUE - this is a proposal to change the TRUE - by definition (Table 9.1) but it is not the
1 B
requirements. reason for the assertion. Answer B

FALSE - An Exception may be required at
stage level but as the change can be
2 E
handled within the project tolerances then
the assertion is false.
FALSE - Raising an Exception Plan is only one
of many options open to the project Board in
such a situation – (Table 9.2)

TRUE - And is correctly explained by the
3 A
reason. (See A5.2).
FALSE - All changes must be referred to
4 E the Change Authority and in this scenario
that is the Project Board.
TRUE - And correctly explains the assertion –
(see A.5.2)
FALSE - The Change authority deals with all
change requests.

Question Part

9 C Answer

This statement reflects the decision made by the Change Authority (in this case
1e correct
the Project Board). (A13.2)
This is part of the impact analysis – the effect of incorporating the change.
2b correct
(A13.2)
3c correct This is a recommendation. (A13.2)
This statement reflects the severity – the level of management required to
4d correct
make a decision on the issue. (A13.2)

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