PRINCE2-7-Practitioner PRINCE2 7 Practitioner Practice Questions
Prepare for PRINCE2-7-Practitioner with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $755 USD
- Level
- Practitioner
- Valid for
- 3 years
Domains covered on the exam 6
- PRINCE2 Principles15%
- PRINCE2 Practices25%
- PRINCE2 Processes20%
- People Management15%
- Tailoring and Integration15%
- Sustainability and Digital10%
- 1
A Project Manager is preparing for an End Stage Assessment. The current stage has overspent its budget but is ahead of schedule. The Business Case remains viable. What information must the Project Manager provide to the Project Board to enable them to make a decision about authorizing the next stage?
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Correct answer: B
The 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process requires the Project Manager to provide the Project Board with two key pieces of information: 1) The End Stage Report, which shows how the completed stage performed against its plan (including the budget overrun and time gain). 2) The Stage Plan for the next stage, which details the plan for the upcoming work. This combination of past performance and future plans allows the Board to make an informed decision.
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A project is required to comply with new data privacy laws (like GDPR). This requirement was identified after the project was initiated. What is the correct sequence of actions within the 'issues' practice to handle this?
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Correct answer: A
This new requirement is a 'Request for Change' because it alters the project's baseline scope. The correct procedure is: 1. Capture it formally. 2. Examine its impact on the project's performance targets (cost, time, scope, etc.). 3. Propose options for dealing with it. 4. Escalate it to the appropriate level of authority (the Change Authority or Project Board) for a decision. 5. Implement the decision.
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Which statement best describes the relationship between the 'Starting up a Project' (SU) process and the 'Initiating a Project' (IP) process?
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Correct answer: B
The 'Starting up a Project' (SU) process happens before the project is formally initiated. Its purpose is to do the minimum necessary work to determine if the project is viable and worthwhile. It produces the Project Brief and the plan for the initiation stage. The Project Board reviews these outputs and, if they agree, authorizes the 'Initiating a Project' (IP) process, which then involves detailed planning and creation of the PID.
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A Project Manager is assigning a Work Package to a Team Manager. To ensure the 'focus on products' principle is upheld, what is the most critical piece of information that must be included in the Work Package documentation?
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Correct answer: C
The 'focus on products' principle means that the project is geared towards delivering defined and agreed products. A Work Package is the mechanism for assigning the creation of these products to a team. Therefore, the most critical element is a clear definition of what needs to be produced and to what quality standard. This is achieved by referencing the relevant Product Description(s).
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True or False: When tailoring PRINCE2 for a simple, low-risk project, it is acceptable to combine the Quality Register and the Issue Register into a single 'Daily Log' managed by the Project Manager.
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Correct answer: A
This statement is true. Tailoring involves adapting the formality and number of management products to suit the project's scale and complexity. For a very simple project, maintaining separate, formal registers for issues, risks, quality, etc., may be bureaucratic overkill. Combining them into a single log, such as the Daily Log, is a common and appropriate tailoring decision, as long as the necessary information is still captured and managed effectively.
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A project is developing a sustainable packaging solution for a food manufacturer. The project must balance cost, performance, and environmental impact. The Project Board is composed of the Head of Finance (Executive), the Head of Marketing (Senior User), and the Packaging Supplier (Senior Supplier). A conflict arises where the cheapest material (favored by the Executive) does not meet the recyclability targets (favored by the Senior User). What is the primary responsibility of the Executive in this situation?
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Correct answer: C
The Executive is ultimately accountable for the project's success and for ensuring it provides value for money, which is defined in the Business Case. While the Senior User and Senior Supplier represent their specific interests, the Executive's role is to balance these competing demands. They must facilitate a resolution and make the final decision that best serves the overall business justification, which in this case includes sustainability goals, not just cost.
- 7
A project is organized with the following structure. The Senior Supplier on the Project Board is also the line manager for the two Team Managers. During a stage, the Senior Supplier directly instructs a Team Manager to change the technical design of a component, bypassing the Project Manager. Which PRINCE2 principle is being violated?
graph TD PB["Project Board (Exec, SU, SS)"] --> PM[Project Manager] PM --> TM1[Team Manager 1] PM --> TM2[Team Manager 2] SS(Senior Supplier) -.->|Direct Instruction| TM1Show answer details
Correct answer: B
This principle requires clear lines of communication and authority. In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day management and is the sole point of contact for directing the Team Managers. When a Project Board member bypasses the Project Manager to give direct instructions to a delivery team, it undermines the Project Manager's authority, breaks the agreed communication lines, and introduces chaos. This is a classic violation of the defined project management structure.
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A government-funded infrastructure project is developing a new high-speed rail link. The project has a strong mandate to minimize its carbon footprint and deliver social value. During the 'Initiating a Project' process, the Project Manager is defining the project's performance targets. Which approach best demonstrates the application of the 'sustainability' project performance dimension?
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Correct answer: B
PRINCE2 7 introduces sustainability as a seventh project performance dimension, alongside cost, time, scope, quality, risk, and benefits. The best way to apply this is to set specific, measurable targets and tolerances for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This option directly addresses setting tolerances for environmental and social aspects, which is the correct application of the sustainability dimension.
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A project to implement a new CRM system is experiencing significant resistance from the sales team, who are comfortable with the old system. The Project Manager has observed a drop in morale and a lack of engagement in training sessions. According to the PRINCE2 7 guidance on people management, what should be the Project Manager's primary focus to address this situation?
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Correct answer: C
PRINCE2 7 places a central focus on people management, recognizing that successful change requires understanding and engaging with those affected. The most effective approach is to work collaboratively with the resistant stakeholders. This involves active listening, empathy, and demonstrating how the change will benefit them, thereby turning resistance into support. This aligns with leading successful change and effective stakeholder engagement.
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A project is established to develop a mobile banking app. The market is highly competitive, and speed to market is critical. The Project Board has decided to use an iterative delivery approach (e.g., Scrum). How should the 'manage by stages' principle be applied in this context?
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Correct answer: C
The 'manage by stages' principle is fundamental to PRINCE2 and provides control points for the Project Board. In an agile context, it is tailored. Treating each short sprint as a full management stage creates excessive overhead. The best practice is to have fewer, longer management stages (e.g., quarterly) that contain several delivery sprints. This allows the delivery team to work iteratively while providing the Project Board with appropriate governance and decision points without micromanagement.
