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1. The key processes for the PRINCE2 Project Board are mostly driven by:
The Project Board's function is triggered in response to events that occur during the project and focus the Board members on a small number of key decision points. Read more about this on page 71 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
2. At which point does the PRINCE2 Project Board carry out its first major activity?
After the process Starting up a Project, the Project Board has to authorise initiation of the project through the process Authorising Initiation (DP1) before the project begins. This is the first major activity of the Project Board. The answer to this question is found on page 74 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
3. Which party is responsible for setting the tolerance for the next stage?
Stage tolerances are set by the Project Board. Read more about tolerances on page 233 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
4. At which point should a project be terminated?
Each project falls within a specific business context and PRINCE2 enables the project to capture and retain a definition of the business benefits that are the driving force behind the project itself i.e. the Business Case. When the project is deemed to be no longer viable and the Business Case will no longer be met, the project should be terminated. The answer to this question is found on page 83 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
5. What are the main objectives of Giving Ad Hoc Direction (DP4)?
The objectives of Giving Ad Hoc Direction (DP4) are found on page 87 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
6. The Project Board keeps a control of the project through:
The Checkpoint Report and Quality Log are not major controls used by the Project Board to monitor project progress. You can read more about the various Project Board controls on page 229 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
7. Principal authority in Directing a Project lies with the:
The answer to this question is found on page 70 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
8. The first sub-process of Directing a Project is used just after the project has commenced.
The project does not commence until the Project Board has approved it. The answer to this question is found on page 74 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
9. Which of the following statements about the process Directing a Project is incorrect?
The Project Manager produces regular Highlight Reports for the Project Board, and presents them during the sub-process Giving Ad Hoc Direction (DP4). Checkpoint Reports are produced by Team Managers in the process Managing Product Delivery. You can read more about Giving Ad Hoc Direction (DP4) on page 85 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
10. Start-up notification is made in which Directing a Project sub-process?
The first use of the process Directing a Project is the commencement of the project. The answer to this question is found on page 74 of the PRINCE2 Manual.
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