Asnwers to the Themes multiple-choice questions

In the Project Management Team, which role undertakes the monitoring of all aspects of the project's performance and products?

1. Project Board
2. Project Assurance
3. Project Manager
4. Project Support

2. is correct. Project Assurance monitors aspects of the project's performance and products independently of the Project Manager.

Which one of the following is an optional Plan in PRINCE2?

1. Team Plan
2. Project Plan
3. Stage Plan

1. is correct. The Project Manager will always produce a Project Plan and at least two Stage Plans. They can choose whether or not they require Team Managers to produce Team Plans covering the work of the Team Manager's team.

Which type of control is used by the Project Board to check on progress during a Stage?

1. Highlight Report
2. Exception Report
3. End Stage Assessment
4. Exception Assessment

1. is correct. The Project Board receives at a pre-determined frequency Highlight Reports from the Project Manager about their progress.

What is the minimum number of Stages in a PRINCE2 project?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five

1. is correct. As already suggested above, there are always at least two Stages - the Initiation Stage (when the detailed planning is done) and the rest of the project.

Which of the following is not a response to a risk threat?

1. Avoid
2. Fallback
3. Denial

3. is correct. We never deny threats could occur - we always consider the threats and oportunities facing a project.

Move on now to the next section for an overview of The 7 PRINCE2 Processes.