PRINCE2 Practitioner 6th Edition — Question 36

In the project mandate ABC Company identified a business opportunity in creating an accredited health and safety training course. However, it was unclear whether ABC Company would just create the course, enabling the course to be sold to other training companies, or whether they would deliver the courses to attendees as well. This was not resolved during the 'starting up the project process'. However, the project board did agree the need to have the 'capability to provide health and safety training' and that other decisions would be taken during the initiation stage.
Is this an appropriate application of the 'starting up a project process', and why?

Answer options

• A. Yes, because the 'management by exception' principle helps manage uncontrolled change
• B. Yes, because the outcome to have the 'capability to provide health and safety training' is dear
• C. No, because a project should not be initiated unless the project's outputs are clearly defined
• D. No, because the 'starting up a project' process requires a justifiable reason for completing the project

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the 'starting up a project' process requires a clear justification for the project's necessity. Without clearly defined outputs or reasons for the project, it may lead to inefficiencies and misunderstandings. Options A, B, and C fail to address the need for a justifiable reason or clear definitions, making them inappropriate responses.