Quality Theme

Correct Answer: To track and assess the status of all planned quality activities

In PRINCE2, the Quality Register is a project management tool used to track and assess the status of all planned quality activities throughout the project lifecycle. It serves as a record that lists all quality management activities, their planned dates, responsibilities, and results. The correct answer is "To track and assess the status of all planned quality activities" because this accurately describes the primary function of the Quality Register in PRINCE2. The other options are incorrect for these reasons: - Evaluating team member performance is not the purpose of the Quality Register. This would be handled through other management products like the Daily Log or progress reports. - Measuring customer satisfaction with deliverables might be a quality activity recorded in the register, but it's not the main purpose of maintaining the register itself. - Allocating quality management resources across multiple projects falls outside the scope of the Quality Register, which is maintained at the individual project level.

Correct Answer: Quality criteria define what will be measured, while quality tolerances specify the allowable variation in that measurement

In PRINCE2, quality criteria and quality tolerances are key components of quality management that work together but serve distinct purposes. The correct answer states that "Quality criteria define what will be measured, while quality tolerances specify the allowable variation in that measurement." This accurately reflects PRINCE2 methodology, where quality criteria establish the specific attributes or characteristics that will be measured to determine if a product meets requirements, and quality tolerances define the acceptable range of values or variation permitted for those measurements. The other options contain misconceptions about these terms: - Quality criteria do not establish who is responsible for quality checks, nor do tolerances determine inspection frequency. These are defined in quality roles and the quality management approach. - Quality criteria do not outline the management approach to quality (this is captured in the Quality Management Strategy), and tolerances do not identify acceptable reasons for failures. - Quality criteria do not determine which products undergo review (this is based on risk and importance), and tolerances do not indicate management scrutiny levels.

Correct Answer: They help establish agreed acceptance criteria to determine when a product is complete

In PRINCE2, detailed Product Descriptions play a crucial role in establishing agreed acceptance criteria for products. These descriptions define the purpose, composition, derivation, format, and most importantly, the quality criteria for each product. Product Descriptions help all stakeholders understand what "done" looks like for a product by specifying measurable quality criteria that must be met. This creates clear agreement between those producing the product and those who will accept it, making it possible to objectively determine when a product is complete. The other options are incorrect: Product Descriptions do not eliminate quality review meetings. These meetings remain an essential part of quality control in PRINCE2, with the documentation supporting rather than replacing the review process. Product Descriptions do not transfer quality responsibility from the Project Board to the Team Manager. In PRINCE2, quality responsibilities are distributed across different roles with the Project Board maintaining overall accountability. Product Descriptions are not designed to document project risks. Risks are managed through separate mechanisms like the Risk Register and Risk Management Strategy within PRINCE2.