Exam PRINCE2-Foundation topic 1 question 449 discussion

p. 16.3 (manual 2017) The project manager should have agreed (as part of the initiation stage plan) the means by which the project board will review and approve the management products; the two extremes are one at a time or all at once. It is D. Good luck!

The correct answer is: B. Quality management approach Explanation: Before the initiation stage, the quality management approach is created during the ‘starting up a project’ process. This document defines how the project will ensure that its products meet the required quality standards, including how management products (e.g., plans, reports, and records) will be approved.

I agree with B. But what changes in the initiation stage? Is a different method put in place for approving management products?

Before the initiation stage in PRINCE2, the Quality Management Approach defines how management products, such as plans and reports, will be approved. This document outlines the quality expectations, processes, and criteria for acceptance, including how the project will ensure that products meet the required standards and how they will be reviewed and approved.

B or C, I choose C. The answer is C. Project plan. Here's why: Project Plan: The project plan is a key document created during the "starting up a project" process. It outlines the overall approach for the project, including how it will be managed, controlled, and executed. Approvals: The project plan includes information on how management products (like reports, plans, and other key documents) will be approved throughout the project. This ensures that there is a clear and consistent process for reviewing and authorizing these products. Early Definition: By defining the approval process in the project plan, the project establishes a framework for governance and decision-making from the outset. This helps to ensure that decisions are made efficiently and effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

It's B: Quality planning: involves identifying the major products of the project and documenting them in terms of user’s expectations and acceptance criteria. It includes developing the quality management approach and ***obtaining board approval for these as a baseline**.