PRINCE2 PRINCE2 Certifications PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  Which project controls should be established for the Outsourcing project?

  A. Highlight Reports to the Project Manager; Exception Reports to the Project Board when project tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.

  B. Highlight Reports to the Project Board; Exception Reports to corporate management when stage tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.

  C. Highlight Reports to the Project Board; Exception Reports to the Project Board when stage or project tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 182:

  When does Directing a Project begin?

  A. From the beginning of Starting up a Project

  B. From the beginning of Initiating a Project

  C. From the completion of Starting up a Project

  D. From the completion of Initiating a Project

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 183:

  While preparing the Quality Management Strategy, the Project Manager noticed that the corporate quality management system does not specifically cover project management.

  Which option provides an appropriate way for the Project Manager proceed?

  A. Record the development of a corporate quality management system for project management as a prerequisite of the Project Plan.

  B. Proceed with the project without a Quality Management Strategy and adopt the selected service provider's standards in stage 4.

  C. Seek relevant organizational standards, then facilitate a workshop to discuss the Quality Management Strategy with Project Assurance.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 184:

  While preparing the Risk Management Strategy, the Project Manager considered the commercial customer/supplier environment and how this may affect the management of risk. Which approach should the Outsourcing project adopt?

  A. Plan to use the selected service provider's risk management procedures.

  B. All project risks associated with the specialist deliverables should be owned by the selected service provider.

  C. Due to the sensitive nature of this project, consideration should be given to creating a separate Risk Register to be held by MFH and the selected supplier.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 185:

  While preparing the Configuration Management Strategy, the Project Manager considered the options for change control. He decided to recommend a change budget of ?50k, but was undecided on the Change Authority to recommend.

  Which option is an appropriate Change Authority for the Outsourcing project?

  A. The selected service provider to approve and implement all changes.

  B. Senior User(s) and Project Assurance representatives, within the limits of the recommended change budget.

  C. The Director of Facilities and the Director of Information Technology to approve all changes.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 186:

  While capturing previous lessons, the Project Manager discovered several interesting facts about outsourcing.

  Which fact is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project?

  A. Outsourcing is a growth industry and is being implemented by many private sector organizations.

  B. Four other government departments are also considering outsourcing some of their business functions next year.

  C. Contracts with service providers should include the timescale within which readiness for service is expected following the transfer of equipment and staff.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 187:

  While deciding on how the work of the project should be approached the following were considered.

  Which statement is appropriate for inclusion in the project approach heading in the Project Brief?

  A. The Project Manager will involve the selected service provider in the creation of the Stage Plan for stage 4.

  B. New up-to-date software will be obtained to produce the graphical sections of the Project and Stage Plans.

  C. The detailed designs (future process, systems, operating and organization models) will be based on the existing high-level designs.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 188:

  While planning the initiation stage, the Project Manager reviewed some threats that had been recorded in the Daily Log.

  Which threat should have been assessed for possible risk responses to be included in the Initiation Stage Plan?

  A. MFH has no experience in outsourcing and this may affect understanding of what is required, resulting in inadequate plans and strategies.

  B. The Project Brief is a complex document and may not be approved by the Executive.

  C. There is a shortage of service providers so there is a possibility that no suitable service providers respond to the request for proposals. This would prevent the Outsourcing project from proceeding.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 189:

  Which statement is an appropriate entry for the project approach heading within the Project Brief?

  A. The initial estimates from the feasibility study will be verified during the initiation stage.

  B. MFH must better manage suppliers' performance.

  C. The Information Technology Division and the Facilities Division will be outsourced to a single service provider.

  D. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the agreed project approach remains an appropriate choice.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 190:

  Which statement is an appropriate entry for the Initiation Stage Plan?

  A. The Daily Log has been updated with the new risks which were identified while preparing the Initiation Stage Plan.

  B. The plan is based on the external outsourcing consultants being available at the start of the initiation stage.

  C. The initial project cost estimate of ?.5m, will have a tolerance of +?25k J

  Correct Answer: B