Sample Questions from PRINCE2 7 Foundation

Preview a few questions below — answers are revealed when you take the exam.

1. A project team is experiencing delays due to unclear roles and responsibilities. What approach should they take to address this issue according to PRINCE2 principles?

   • Implement a new project management software to automate task assignments.
   • Conduct a workshop to clarify roles and responsibilities using the RACI matrix.
   • Reduce the scope of the project to minimize the number of tasks.
   • Increase the budget to hire additional resources for task completion.

2. In a scenario where a project's objectives are misaligned with the organization's strategic goals, which method solves it best according to PRINCE2?

   • Redefine the project's objectives to align with the organization's strategic goals.
   • Continue with the project as planned and address any issues post-completion.
   • Ignore the misalignment and focus on completing the project on time.
   • Outsource the project to a third-party vendor to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

3. Which option best evaluates the effectiveness of a project's communication plan in ensuring stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle?

   • Assess the frequency and quality of stakeholder meetings and feedback sessions.
   • Count the number of emails sent to stakeholders during the project.
   • Measure the project team's satisfaction with the communication plan.
   • Evaluate the project's budget allocation for communication activities.

4. How should a professional assess the impact of a significant risk that has materialized in a project according to PRINCE2 risk management principles?

   • Review the risk register to identify any pre-defined mitigation strategies.
   • Conduct a root cause analysis to understand the factors that led to the risk materializing.
   • Immediately halt the project until the risk is fully resolved.
   • Ignore the risk and continue with the project as planned.

5. What strategy should be applied when a project is facing scope creep and the project manager needs to control changes effectively?

   • Implement a change control process to evaluate and approve all change requests.
   • Allow all changes to be implemented without any formal process.
   • Increase the project budget to accommodate all requested changes.
   • Ignore the changes and continue with the original project plan.