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PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner (Version 7)
42 PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner (Version 7) questions with the correct answer and a written explanation, organised across 4 exam domains.
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- 4 domains
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Principles
7 questions in this domain
- Question 1Single Choice
In PRINCE2, which principle requires the project to maintain a valid reason to exist throughout its lifecycle?
- AContinued Business JustificationCorrect answer
- BValue Realization
- CInvestment Appraisal
- DBenefits Management
Why this is the answer
The Business Case is reviewed at every stage boundary to ensure the investment still makes sense in the current organizational context.
- Question 2Multiple Select
According to the PRINCE2 Organization theme, which two statements accurately describe the responsibilities of the project roles?
- AProject Board provides strategic direction and approves stages.Correct answer
- BProject Manager is accountable for the Business Case.
- CTeam Managers can change Stage Plans without approval.
- DProject Manager links Board to Team Managers.Correct answer
Why this is the answer
The Project Board owns business justification and approves stages; the Project Manager coordinates day-to-day management and links the Board to Team Managers.
- Question 3Interactive
Review the role assignment in the code block. Which role is accountable for ensuring the Business Case remains valid?
- AExecutiveCorrect answer
- BProject Manager
- CProject Board
- DTeam Manager
Why this is the answer
The Executive is the Project Board member personally accountable for the project's success and the Business Case's validity.
- Question 4Single Choice
What is the main purpose of the Value Realization principle in PRINCE2?
- ADelivering products on schedule
- BEnsuring products deliver intended benefitsCorrect answer
- CReducing project costs
- DCompleting all documentation
Why this is the answer
Value Realization shifts focus from product delivery to ensuring those products deliver tangible benefits stated in the Business Case.
- Question 5Multiple Select
According to PRINCE2, which two responsibilities belong to the Project Board rather than to day-to-day project managers?
- ADeciding on stage approvalCorrect answer
- BManaging work packages day-to-day
- CManaging high-level risks and issues affecting the Business CaseCorrect answer
- DPerforming quality tests on products
Why this is the answer
The Project Board decides stage approvals and manages high-level risks and issues; daily management, work packages, and product testing belong to delivery roles.
- Question 6Interactive
Review the responsibilities in the code block. Which statement correctly separates management from delivery roles?
- AProject Manager delivers products and Team Managers manage the project
- BProject Manager manages day-to-day activities and Team Managers deliver productsCorrect answer
- CProject Board performs technical work and Project Manager approves stages
- DExecutive creates product descriptions and Project Manager owns risks
Why this is the answer
Management roles direct and coordinate; delivery roles produce products. The Project Manager manages day-to-day work, while Team Managers deliver work packages.
- Question 7Single Choice
Which behavior is considered a common trap when applying the Business Case principle?
- AReviewing the Business Case at stage boundaries
- BTreating the Business Case as a static documentCorrect answer
- CIncluding risks and opportunities in the Business Case
- DLinking the Business Case to benefits management
Why this is the answer
A common mistake is to treat the Business Case as a one-time activity; it must be reviewed at every stage boundary.
Processes
15 questions in this domain
- Question 8Single Choice
In a PRINCE2 project, what must happen to the Business Case under the Continued Business Justification principle?
- AReviewed at every stage boundaryCorrect answer
- BIgnored after Starting up a Project
- COnly updated at project closure
- DApproved once at kick-off
Why this is the answer
The Business Case is checked at each stage boundary to confirm the project remains worthwhile; the Executive is accountable.
- Question 9Multiple Select
Which two statements correctly describe the Value Realization concept and its focus on delivering benefits in a PRINCE2 project?
- AEnsures products generate intended benefitsCorrect answer
- BFocuses only on completing deliverables
- CShows how outputs become organizational valueCorrect answer
- DRequires no link to the Business Case
Why this is the answer
Value Realization ensures outputs deliver intended benefits and the Business Case shows how outputs produce tangible value.
- Question 10Interactive
Based on the exhibit, which role is accountable for ensuring the Business Case remains valid throughout the project?
- AProject Manager
- BExecutiveCorrect answer
- CTeam Manager
- DProject Board
Why this is the answer
The Executive is the Board member accountable for the Business Case; the Project Manager supports analysis but does not own accountability.
- Question 11Single Choice
In a Business Case, what is the main purpose of carrying out an Investment Appraisal?
- AFinancial and non-financial viabilityCorrect answer
- BThe team's daily performance
- CQuality test results
- DSupplier contracts
Why this is the answer
Investment Appraisal compares costs and benefits to evaluate financial and non-financial viability, giving the net value of the project.
- Question 12Multiple Select
Which two statements are part of Benefits Management and its focus areas within a PRINCE2 project's Business Case?
- AIdentifying and tracking improvementsCorrect answer
- BRealizing intended benefitsCorrect answer
- CWriting acceptance criteria
- DConducting product tests
Why this is the answer
Benefits Management identifies, tracks, and realizes specific expected improvements; it is a subset of the Business Case.
- Question 13Interactive
Using the exhibit, what should the Project Manager do first when the business reason changes?
- AEscalate to the Project BoardCorrect answer
- BContinue as planned
- CUpdate the Team Plan
- DIssue a product description
Why this is the answer
A changed business justification must go to the Project Board, which is accountable for continued business justification.
- Question 14Single Choice
In a PRINCE2 project, which Project Board member is personally accountable for the project's overall success?
- AExecutiveCorrect answer
- BProject Manager
- CTeam Manager
- DThe Project Board
Why this is the answer
The Executive is the Board member personally accountable; the Project Manager manages to the Business Case and reports to the Board.
- Question 15Multiple Select
Which three statements correctly describe the Project Board's role and its strategic responsibilities in PRINCE2 project governance?
- AProvides strategic directionCorrect answer
- BApproves stagesCorrect answer
- CManages day-to-day operations
- DManages high-level risks and issues impacting the Business CaseCorrect answer
Why this is the answer
The Board gives direction, approves stages, and controls high-level risk/issues; daily management belongs to the Project Manager.
- Question 16Interactive
Based on the exhibit, which role in the scenario is responsible for delivering the work package to specification?
- AExecutive
- BProject Manager
- CTeam ManagerCorrect answer
- DProject Board
Why this is the answer
Team Managers or specialists deliver products; the Project Manager authorizes work packages, while the Board exercises governance.
- Question 17Single Choice
What does PRINCE2's use of Role-Based Responsibility ensure when a person leaves the project and a replacement arrives?
- AContinuity when people changeCorrect answer
- BPersonal names drive accountability
- CRoles may remain undefined
- DOnly technical roles are needed
Why this is the answer
Role-based responsibility keeps accountability intact because roles remain defined when people leave, enabling seamless transitions.
- Question 18Multiple Select
Which two statements about Product Descriptions and their role in quality planning are correct in a PRINCE2 project?
- ADefine product characteristics and quality criteriaCorrect answer
- BServe as baseline for quality planningCorrect answer
- CReplace the Project Brief
- DGuarantee product acceptance
Why this is the answer
Product Descriptions define attributes and quality criteria, and they are the baseline for quality planning; they do not replace the Brief.
- Question 19Interactive
Based on the exhibit, which activity verifies the deliverable against its agreed quality criteria in the plan?
- AConduct a structured reviewCorrect answer
- BUpdate the Business Case
- CRewrite the Project Plan
- DChange acceptance criteria
Why this is the answer
Quality control verifies individual products against quality criteria, using methods such as peer reviews or inspections.
- Question 20Single Choice
What is the main focus of Quality Assurance in the PRINCE2 quality management approach for a project?
- AThe processes used to follow the quality approachCorrect answer
- BIndividual product testing
- CCustomer acceptance
- DProduct Description creation
Why this is the answer
Quality Assurance ensures the quality management approach is followed, while quality control verifies individual products.
- Question 21Multiple Select
Which two statements about Acceptance Criteria and their use in formal product handover are correct in PRINCE2?
- AThey are specific and measurable standardsCorrect answer
- BThey are defined in the Project Brief
- CThey support objective product acceptanceCorrect answer
- DThey remove the need for quality tests
Why this is the answer
Acceptance Criteria are measurable standards in Product Descriptions, used for formal, objective acceptance, not scope definition.
- Question 22Interactive
Based on the exhibit, what distinguishes the Product Description from the Project Brief in terms of scope?
- ABrief defines scope; Product Description defines product attributesCorrect answer
- BThey are interchangeable
- CProduct Description covers programme scope
- DBrief contains product quality criteria
Why this is the answer
The Project Brief defines scope; the Product Description specifies the attributes and quality criteria of one deliverable.
Tailoring
6 questions in this domain
- Question 23Single Choice
In PRINCE2 7, who is accountable for keeping the Business Case valid throughout the project?
- AThe ExecutiveCorrect answer
- BThe Project Manager
- CThe Team Manager
- DProject Support
Why this is the answer
The Executive is the Board member accountable for the ongoing validity of the Business Case. The Project Manager manages the project against that case but does not own it.
- Question 24Multiple Select
Select all statements about the PRINCE2 7 Business Case that are correct according to the official guidance.
- AReviewed at every stage boundaryCorrect answer
- BCreated only once at project start
- CExplains how outputs deliver benefitsCorrect answer
- DLimited to financial return
Why this is the answer
The Business Case must be reviewed at every stage boundary and must show how outputs deliver benefits. It is not static and is not limited to financial data.
- Question 25Interactive
Referring to the code block, which PRINCE2 7 concept is threatened if the project proceeds only to finish the product?
- AContinued Business JustificationCorrect answer
- BQuality Control
- CProduct-Based Planning
- DTailoring
Why this is the answer
Continued Business Justification means the project must have an ongoing valid business reason. Delivering a finished product does not equal success if the reason has disappeared.
- Question 26Single Choice
Which PRINCE2 7 document defines the characteristics, composition, and quality criteria of a single product?
- AProduct DescriptionCorrect answer
- BProject Brief
- CBusiness Case
- DStage Plan
Why this is the answer
A Product Description sets out a product's characteristics, composition, and quality criteria. The Project Brief covers overall scope, not the attributes of one deliverable.
- Question 27Multiple Select
Select the two statements that correctly distinguish Quality Control from Quality Assurance in PRINCE2 7 project management.
- AVerifies individual productsCorrect answer
- BChecks process complianceCorrect answer
- CThe same as Quality Assurance
- DPerformed only by Project Manager
Why this is the answer
Quality Control verifies individual products, while Quality Assurance checks the correct use of the quality management approach. They are distinct activities with different process responsibilities.
- Question 28Interactive
Using the code block, what does PRINCE2 7 suggest should happen first when a deviation from an approved plan is identified?
- AManage tolerances or escalateCorrect answer
- BCreate a Product Description
- CDraft a Team Plan
- DClose the Business Case
Why this is the answer
A baselined plan is a fixed reference point. A cost deviation such as this triggers tolerance management or escalation; it does not automatically create documents or close the Business Case.
Themes
14 questions in this domain
- Question 29Single Choice
In PRINCE2 7, which role is personally accountable for ensuring that the Business Case continues to justify the project?
- AProject Manager
- BExecutiveCorrect answer
- CTeam Manager
- DProject Support
Why this is the answer
The Executive is the Project Board member personally accountable for the Business Case. The Project Manager manages the project to meet the Business Case but does not own its validity.
- Question 30Multiple Select
In PRINCE2 7, which two statements about roles and the project management team are correct?
- AResponsibilities are assigned to roles, not named individuals.Correct answer
- BThe Project Board approves stages and provides strategic direction.Correct answer
- CTeam Managers may change the Project Plan without approval.
- DThe Project Manager owns the Business Case.
Why this is the answer
PRINCE2 assigns responsibilities to defined roles to support continuity. The Project Board provides strategic direction and approves stages. Team Managers cannot change higher-level plans, and the Executive owns the Business Case.
- Question 31Interactive
Review the governance extract in the code block. Which role is accountable for continued business justification?
- AExecutiveCorrect answer
- BProject Manager
- CTeam Manager
- DProject Assurance
Why this is the answer
The Executive is accountable for continued business justification. The Project Manager runs the project day-to-day, while Team Managers deliver the work packages.
- Question 32Single Choice
In PRINCE2 7, which document defines the characteristics, composition, and quality criteria of a single product?
- AProduct DescriptionCorrect answer
- BProject Brief
- CBusiness Case
- DQuality Register
Why this is the answer
The Product Description defines a product's characteristics, composition, and quality criteria. The Project Brief defines scope, while the Quality Register records quality activities.
- Question 33Multiple Select
Which two statements about Quality Control and Quality Assurance in PRINCE2 7 are correct?
- AQuality Control verifies individual products against their quality criteria.Correct answer
- BQuality Assurance checks that the quality management approach is being followed.Correct answer
- CQuality Control is performed by the Project Manager for every product.
- DQuality Assurance is only performed after the project is closed.
Why this is the answer
Quality Control checks the product itself, while Quality Assurance checks that the quality management approach is being followed. The Project Manager manages quality activities but does not perform every test.
- Question 34Interactive
Review the product description in the code block. Which missing element prevents formal customer acceptance?
- AAcceptance criteriaCorrect answer
- BProject Brief
- CQuality Register
- DBusiness Case
Why this is the answer
Acceptance criteria are the measurable standards a product must meet for formal customer acceptance. They must be defined within the Product Description.
- Question 35Single Choice
A baseline is a fixed reference point. In PRINCE2 7, what is its primary purpose?
- ATo provide a fixed reference for monitoring performance and identifying deviationsCorrect answer
- BTo replace the need for stage plans
- CTo record the results of quality inspections
- DTo approve the Project Brief
Why this is the answer
A baselined plan creates a fixed reference point. Deviations from it can be identified and then managed through tolerances or escalation.
- Question 36Multiple Select
Which two statements about the levels of planning in PRINCE2 7 are correct?
- AThe Project Plan covers the whole project and is used by the Project Board.Correct answer
- BTeam Plans are detailed plans used by Team Managers.Correct answer
- CA Stage Plan is a high-level plan covering all stages.
- DTeam Managers are responsible for the Project Plan.
Why this is the answer
The Project Plan covers the whole project, a Stage Plan covers one management stage, and Team Plans cover work packages. Team Managers own Team Plans, not the Project Plan.
- Question 37Interactive
Review the planning excerpt in the code block. Which plan details a single management stage and requires approval at stage start?
- AStage PlanCorrect answer
- BProject Plan
- CTeam Plan
- DProgramme Plan
Why this is the answer
A Stage Plan covers a single management stage and is approved by the Project Board at stage boundary. Team Plans are for delivery-level scheduling.
- Question 38Single Choice
In product-based planning, which activity should come first in defining project work?
- ADefine the project's products before identifying activitiesCorrect answer
- BIdentify activities before defining products
- CAllocate resources to the schedule
- DApprove the Project Brief
Why this is the answer
Product-based planning focuses first on defining the required outputs. Only after product descriptions are clear are the activities needed to create them identified.
- Question 39Multiple Select
Which two statements about risk and opportunity assessment in the Business Case are correct?
- ARisks and opportunities must be considered in the Business Case.Correct answer
- BOpportunities may enhance the projected benefits of the project.Correct answer
- CRisks only affect the project schedule, not viability.
- DThe Business Case is reviewed only in response to an issue.
Why this is the answer
The Business Case must account for uncertainties, considering both risks and opportunities. Opportunities can increase benefits, while the Business Case should be reviewed regularly.
- Question 40Interactive
Review the register entry in the code block. How should this item be classified in PRINCE2 7?
- ARiskCorrect answer
- BIssue
- CRequest for Change
- DProduct Description
Why this is the answer
A risk is a future uncertainty. An issue is something that has already happened, and a Request for Change proposes a formal change to a baseline.
- Question 41Single Choice
What does the value realization concept in PRINCE2 7 primarily emphasize?
- AEnsuring delivered products create intended benefitsCorrect answer
- BCompleting the project on schedule
- CReducing the project cost
- DMeeting all quality tests
Why this is the answer
Value realization moves the focus from simply delivering outputs to ensuring those outputs actually deliver the intended benefits described in the Business Case.
- Question 42Multiple Select
Which two statements about benefits management in PRINCE2 7 are correct?
- ABenefits management identifies, tracks, and realizes intended improvements.Correct answer
- BThe Business Case must explain how outputs translate into value.Correct answer
- CBenefits management is optional if the project finishes on time.
- DBenefits are only considered after project closure.
Why this is the answer
Benefits management is a subset of the Business Case focused on identifying, tracking, and realizing improvements. The Business Case must clearly connect outputs to organizational value.
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