PRINCE2 Processes

Correct Answer: To ensure all parties understand the reasons for the project and what is to be delivered

The correct answer is "To ensure all parties understand the reasons for the project and what is to be delivered." In PRINCE2, the Initiating a Project process establishes solid foundations for the project. Its key objective is to ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project's purpose, scope, and expected deliverables. This creates alignment and sets clear expectations from the start. The other options are incorrect: - Completing a detailed technical design of deliverables typically occurs later during the Managing Product Delivery process, not during Initiating a Project. - Evaluating team performance after the first delivery stage is unrelated to Initiating a Project, which occurs before delivery stages begin. - Creating a comprehensive list of lessons learned from previous projects, while valuable, is not a key objective of the Initiating a Project process specifically.

Correct Answer: Compare actual progress against planned progress

The correct action for a Project Manager when reviewing the status of Work Packages in the Controlling a Stage process is to 'Compare actual progress against planned progress'. This is a fundamental monitoring activity in PRINCE2, enabling the Project Manager to assess whether the work is on track or if corrective actions are needed. The other options are incorrect for the following reasons: 'Reallocate resources between teams to optimize performance' is more of a Team Manager's responsibility and comes after status review, not during it. 'Approve all change requests raised by the Team Manager' is incorrect because not all change requests should be automatically approved - they require proper assessment, and the Project Manager may not have the authority to approve all changes. 'Evaluate the need for additional technical training for team members...' is too specific and focused on team development rather than the core activity of monitoring progress, which is the primary purpose of reviewing Work Package status in the Controlling a Stage process.

Correct Answer: Raise an issue to the Project Manager and propose corrective actions

In PRINCE2, when a Team Manager identifies that a product cannot be delivered according to the agreed specification in the Work Package, they should raise an issue to the Project Manager and propose corrective actions. This follows the proper escalation path in PRINCE2 and allows the Project Manager to make informed decisions about how to proceed. The other options are incorrect because: Modifying the quality criteria in the Product Description is not within the Team Manager's authority. Such changes need approval from the appropriate management level. Continuing development and documenting deviations later is inappropriate as issues should be raised as soon as they are identified, not postponed. Simply updating the Team Plan with extended timelines does not address the fundamental issue that the product cannot meet specifications, and may impact the project's business justification.