PRINCE2 Foundation Practice: Minimum requirements for applying the plans theme (With Mock Questions!)
Hello, future PRINCE2 Practitioners! 👋
Welcome to your revision session for the PRINCE2 Foundation Course. Today, we’ll focus on understanding the minimum requirements for applying the plans theme. This is a critical component of the PRINCE2 methodology, and mastering it will set you up for success in your exam!
Key Learning Items
To ace this topic, you need to grasp the following:
✨ The purpose of the plans theme in PRINCE2
✨ The minimum requirements for applying this theme
✨ Key documents and tools used in planning
✨ How plans are created, maintained, and updated
What You Need to Demonstrate
At this level, you should be able to:
🌟 Explain the purpose of the plans theme and its importance in PRINCE2
🌟 Identify and describe the minimum requirements for applying the plans theme
🌟 Demonstrate knowledge of the key documents related to planning
🌟 Show understanding of the process for creating, maintaining, and updating plans
Key Things to Remember Before the Exam
Before you head into the exam room, keep these crucial points in mind:
✅ Understand the purpose of the plans theme: It provides a framework to design, implement, and control the project plans.
✅ Know the minimum requirements: This includes producing a project plan, stage plan, exception plan, and team plan.
✅ Familiarize yourself with key documents: Project Plan, Stage Plan, Exception Plan, and Team Plan.
✅ Process awareness: Be clear on how plans are created, maintained, and updated throughout the project lifecycle.
Mock Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Q1 - What is the main purpose of the plans theme in PRINCE2?
a) To manage project risks
b) To outline the project's budget
c) To provide a framework for designing, implementing, and controlling plans
d) To track project issues
Q2 - Which of the following is a minimum requirement for applying the plans theme in PRINCE2?
a) Producing a project plan, stage plan, and a business plan
b) Producing a project plan, stage plan, exception plan, and team plan
c) Producing only a project plan
d) Producing a project plan and a risk management plan
Q3 - Which document outlines the project's budget and schedule?
a) Risk Register
b) Project Plan
c) Quality Register
d) Lessons Log
Q4 - How often should the project plan be updated?
a) Only at the beginning of the project
b) At the end of the project
c) Whenever there is a significant change or at the end of each stage
d) Annually
Q5 - Who is responsible for creating the team plan?
a) Project Board
b) Project Manager
c) Team Manager
d) Executive
Answers and even more questions can be found in our PRINCE2 Foundation Revision Booklet
Remember, practice makes perfect! Go through these questions, understand the rationale behind each answer, and you’ll be well-prepared for your exam. Good luck! 🍀
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. You’ve got this!
Happy Studying! 📚✨