PRINCE2: INTRO (ch1) and PRINCIPLES Questions with Correct Answers

Define dependency (PRINCE2 term) Dependencies - Correct Answer-Something which must be delivered to enable a product's delivery and these must be identified and tracked as they will impact on the project going forward and being successful Dependencies= the relationship between products or activities, can be internal, or external. External dependencies are outside the control of the project manager What does PRINCE2 stand for? - Correct Answer-PRojects in Controlled Enviroments (2nd version, developed by PMs from experience) What is the purpose of PRINCE2, and how is it possible for it to achieve that purpose(3)? - Correct Answer-Purpose= project management method that is TAILORABLE to any project scale/type/organisation/geography/culture. Tailorable because principle based! How are principles characterised? -Universal- apply to every product -Self-validating- proven in practice -Empowering- give practitioners added confidence and ability to influence/shape how the product will be manaded What is the purpose of projects? - Correct Answer-They are the means by which we introduce change (as opposed to business as usual)