Practitioner Exam Questions

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PRINCE2 Practitioner Resource Book

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Question Part

2 A Answer

One of the key competencies required of Project Support is the

knowledge of specialist tools and techniques. Having this knowledge
7a correct
makes Central Records an appropriate resource for this role. Ref.
C.9.2.
The length of service and general existence are not PRINCE2 reasons
7b incorrect
for the appointment of a Project Support role. Ref. 5.3.2.8.
This is a quality assurance responsibility which may be delegated to
7c incorrect
Project Assurance, but NOT Project Support. Ref. 6.2.6.
The quality assurance function may be delegated to Project Assurance,
7d incorrect
but NOT Project Support. Ref. 6.2.6.
7e correct This is a competency required of Project Support. Ref. C.9.2.

Question Part

2 B Assertion
False - The Executive role is vested in
one individual so that there is a single
1
point of accountability for the project.
Ref. 5.3.2.2.
False - The Senior User role can be
shared by more than one individual,
but the Engineering Manager does not
2
represent a user on this project. Ref.
5.3.2.2.
True - They each need to interact with
the project and can affect the project
outcome. They are therefore
stakeholders. Ref. 5.3.5.1.
3
True - Project Support and Project
Assurance roles should be kept
4 separate in order to maintain the
independence of Project Assurance.
Ref. 5.3.2.8.
True - The Engineering Manager is a
stakeholder from within the
organization, but external to the project
5 management team. He is not a
supplier or a user, but he does have an
interest and some influence. Ref.
5.3.5.3.
Reason
True - The Executive is ultimately
responsible for the project and would seek
approval for the investment from corporate
or programme management. Ref. C.2.1.
False - The Senior User commits user
resources for the purpose of quality
checking. It is the Senior Supplier role that
provides specialist resources for the
design and development of the project's
products. Ref. 5.3.2.2.
True - The term 'Stakeholder' applies to
any individual, group or organization that
can affect, be affected by, or perceive
itself to be affected by, a project. Ref
Glossary. Bright Lights and Portraits Ltd
will interact with, and may affect, the
project. This is the reason for the
assertion. The answer is therefore A.
True - Project Assurance must be kept
separate from Project Support in order to
maintain their independence. This is an
explanation of the assertion. Therefore the
answer is A. Ref. 5.3.2.8.
True - The Communication Management
Strategy describes the tools to be used for
each step in the communication process.
This is not why the Engineering
Manager should be included. Therefore
the answer is B. Ref. A.4.2.

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