PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation

Trainer
Guide

Official Training Materials

 Unlocking your
potential to
achieve more Contents
Introduction 4

Modules
Welcome to the Trainer Guide for The Official Training Materials for our 1. Overview of PRINCE2 Agile® 30
the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation courses enhance the learning experience
Official Training Materials. 2. PRINCE2 Agile® summary 36
for both trainers and learners, enabling
PeopleCert develops global best practice high quality and effective delivery of 3. Blending PRINCE2 and Agile 44
frameworks and certifications, manages training. PeopleCert products combine
4. Combining PRINCE2 and Agile 50
exams, and delivers certifications. the knowledge and experience of
experts from around the world. 5. PRINCE2 Agile themes 56
Its product portfolio of more than
700 certifications in IT & Digital Our courses use that knowledge to 6. PRINCE2 Agile processes 64
Transformation, Project Management, transform learners from beginner 7. Agile frameworks, concepts, and techniques 74
Business, and Languages includes ITIL® to practitioner, utilizing real-world
8. Agile focus areas 82
and PRINCE2® - two of the most globally experience, product expertise, and years
recognised IP-protected frameworks, of training knowledge to bring the topic What’s Next? 90
developed and evolved by the UK alive.
Government over a 30-year period.
Consequently, learners will develop a Appendix – Resources 94
solid foundation on which to develop
their businesses and improve their Candidate syllabus 96
careers. Sample papers with answers and rationales 104

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Introduction
Welcome to
PRINCE2 Agile®
PRINCE2 Agile provides a structured
approach for applying PRINCE2 Agile
project management best practice
in the workplace. PRINCE2 Agile
is suitable for anyone managing
projects, whether within a formal
project management function or as
a smaller component of their day-
to-day work. The accompanying
guidance also helps organizations
to understand all areas of project
management and create value for
themselves and their customers.
The Foundation level certification
introduces learners to the PRINCE2
Agile method and confirms that they
know and understand the PRINCE2
Agile method well enough to be
Welcome to PRINCE2 Agile® able to work effectively with, or as a
How to use this material member of a project management
team working within, an environment
Indicative learning timetable supporting PRINCE2 Agile. The
Foundation certification is also a
prerequisite for the Practitioner
certification.
See our PRINCE2 Agile Foundation, 6th
edition page on the PeopleCert website
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How to use this material

Who is this Trainer Guide Teaching methodology Modules can be modified into a larger group discussion.

for? The course materials have been designed to The course consists of 8 modules. Each module
Likewise, ‘whiteboard’-based activities are
also included, please use your preferred
be flexible, easy-to-use, and accessible for features several sub-topics.
This Trainer Guide is for new and experienced collaboration/whiteboard tool for these. If you
learners. There are two main training methods:
PRINCE2 Agile trainers to support the delivery You may decide to deliver the modules or sub- do not have a collaboration or whiteboard tool
of the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course. • classroom delivery topics in a different order. These modules relate available, the same effect can be achieved with
• virtual delivery. to the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation syllabus and to PowerPoint as follows. Ensure that you are
What is included? the content of the Official Book. only sharing the presenter view on either the
For both methods, you will have the following Therefore, you should encourage learners classroom projector or the virtual classroom.
The learning material includes a core Trainer resources for each module: to study this publication, before and during You can then change the view so that only you
Slide Deck presentation, with trainer notes the training course and before they sit the can see the preview mode and then create
• Trainer Guide a blank slide. You can then write facilitated
addressed to the learner, quizzes, and activity examination.
• Trainer Slide Deck, which include trainer notes on the whiteboard by either typing in
slides. The accompanying Trainer Kit includes
notes responses from the learners (this will simply
the exam resources (syllabus, sample papers,
and glossary), and any class management
• Quizzes Core and Extended appear on-screen from the learners’ point of
templates.
• Quick Reference Guide.
Content view) or revert to the presenter view and click
the ink option at the bottom left-hand corner
To help you identify what is core content and
All the materials have been designed to work of the screen. This will allow you to write on the
Aims of the course seamlessly with both training methods.
what is extended content, the module slide
whiteboard with your mouse.
decks feature colour-coded borders. The slides
Upon completion of the course, learners will be As it can be difficult to anticipate which virtual that feature a teal border are core content
able to: platform you may need to use, the Official and those with a grey border are optional
• understand agile concepts, frameworks, and Training Materials and activities have been extended content such as activities and
Slide decks
techniques designed to make the best use of technology quizzes. The presentation provided is a full instructor-
• learn about scrum theory and the nature without referring to a particular tool. Drag led presentation and includes all modules
of the scrum team, scrum events, scrum and drop activities, board blasting, and other Preparation for delivering and activities to be delivered. You can use the
artifacts and sprints whiteboard activities are all conducted using
the course order it is provided in to deliver your class or
• learn how to manage frequent releases and PowerPoint. There are specific notes on how to re-arrange the modules in order to follow your
the benefits of ‘failing fast’ achieve the effects in the trainer notes. This course has been built to be engaging and own timed delivery.
• understand how blending PRINCE2 with interactive. Certain activities require group
This course has been designed in a modular This file is editable to enable some
agile approaches can help control, responds or pair work when in a classroom, and where
format to provide flexibility in the delivery of personalization by each accredited training
to, and minimize the impact of change, this course is delivered as a virtual class, it
modules. For example, you can deliver the organization (ATO).
including risk management and configuration is recommended that breakout rooms are
modules in a different order, if this suits the
management. prepared or considered in advance to ensure a The Notes section of the presentation holds
needs of the learners or your required delivery
smooth delivery to the course. information addressed to the learner on how
schedule/format.
best to deliver the content of the slide; by
If virtual breakout rooms are available, activities
calling out key points to note and so on. The

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exercises notes include clear instructions on

how to deliver these, while additional details
Exam information
will be available in this document (Trainer The examination is designed to assess whether
Guide). learners can demonstrate sufficient recall and
Do not forget to remind your learners how to understanding of the PRINCE2 Agile method.
use the Official Book provided throughout the The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification is
course for more detailed information on the a prerequisite for studying PRINCE2 Agile at a
modules presented in the Learner Workbook higher level.
and the Trainer Slide Deck presentation. Two sample Foundation papers are available
The Syllabus Index at the end of the Learner within the course to help prepare learners for
Workbook and the Trainer Guide will help the formal certification. These will help learners
you identify the sections of the Official Book to become confident in their understanding of
referenced throughout the material. PRINCE2 Agile, and familiar with the style and
structure of the exams.
Please refer to the Course Review section for
further information.

Additional resources in
appendices
• Syllabus
• Sample papers with answers and rationales

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Official Training Materials Information icons

Assets File Trainer Learner Purpose

Type
Objectives
1. Trainer MS  Used by the trainer to deliver the course.
Slide Deck PowerPoint
2. Trainer PDF  Used by the trainer to support course Timed activity
Guide delivery.
3. Trainer PDFs  Used by the trainer as reference material
resources (includes: syllabus, exam specs, sample Discuss/reflect/activity
papers and rationales, class management
files and release notes).
4. Learner PDF   Used by the learner to follow the course Think about/question and answer
Workbook and by the trainer as a reference point.
5. Official n/a   Used by the learner and the trainer as
Book reference material. Key learning points
6. Quick PDF  Used by the learner as (a) a revision aid
Reference and/or (b) a handy reference tool.
Guide Review multiple-choice question
7. Course MP4   Viewed by the learner as an introduction
Welcome to the course and can be used by the
Video trainer during the start of the class.
8. Pre-course PDF   Used by the learner before the beginning The slides that feature a teal border are core content
material of the classes.
9. Post- Included in   Used by the learner post-exam (included
course ref: 1 and 4 in Trainer Slide Deck and Learner
material Workbook)
The slides that feature a grey border are optional extended
10. Index Included in   Used by the learner and trainer content
by syllabus ref: 4 throughout the course and by the learner
and index by post-course to support revision.
glossary (Included in Learner Workbook)
11. Learner MS Forms  Used by the learner to provide feedback
feedback on the Official Training Material.
survey

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Suggested course timetable A: 12 hours duration (2 blocks):

Core delivery

Modules Module name Indicative timing

Indicative learning Day 1 (7 hours 15 mins)

timetables Introduction 30 mins

Module 1 Overview of PRINCE2 Agile 60 mins

The Foundation course is designed to adapt to the
Comfort break
needs, interests, and confidence of each learner
group. It can, however, be delivered in any order, Module 2 PRINCE2 Agile summary 60 mins
and over a time to suit the needs of the learners
and the delivering organization. All core lessons Module 3 Blending PRINCE2 and Agile 60 mins
must be covered in order for learners to be ready
Lunch break
for the examination
Module 4 Combining PRINCE2 and Agile 90 mins
Consequently, here are a few suggestions for how
you might schedule the course depending on Module 5 PRINCE2 Agile themes 90 mins
different settings and requirements.
Day 2 (7 hours)

Module 6 PRINCE2 Agile processes 90 mins

Agile frameworks, concepts,
Module 7 90 mins
and techniques

Comfort break

Module 8 Agile focus areas 90 mins

What’s next? 30 mins

Total time (excluding breaks): 12 hours

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Preparing for success

Module 2
Core and optional Section Total Core content Extended
extended content slides no. of slides slides content
The Trainer Slide Deck presentation is divided
slides
into sections with module and session PSA-F_00_00_Introduction 10 0 10
references (i.e. P2A-F_01) which is core
P2A-F_01_01 9 6 3
content, with the exception of the Introduction
and Closing sections. Any sections that have P2A-F_01_Q1 6 0 6
a suffix of ‘A’ followed by a number, or a ‘Q’
P2A-F_02_01 12 9 3
followed by a number (i.e. P2A-F_01_01_A1 or
P2A-F_01_01_Q1) indicate extented content like P2A-F_02_Q1 6 0 6
an activity or a quiz, respectively. Recap and
P2A-F_03_01 7 4 3
Review slides are also considered extended
optional slides. P2A-F_03_Q1 2 0 2
Please refer to the table on the next page to P2A-F_04_01 12 9 3
see how the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Trainer
P2A-F_04_Q1 6 0 6
Slide Deck is divided into sections and how
many slides per section are considered core P2A-F_05_01 12 9 3
and how many are optional.
P2A-F_05_Q1 6 0 6

P2A-F_06_01 11 8 3

P2A-F_06_Q1 6 0 6

P2A-F_07_01 16 13 3

P2A-F_07_Q1 6 0 6

P2A-F_08_01 8 5 3

P2A-F_08_Q1 6 0 6

P2A-F_09_WhatsNext 9 0 9

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Module and topic objectives

Module Topic Introduction text Tasks / Objectives

Activities
Introduction PRINCE2 Welcomes learners to the Getting to To ensure that learners
Agile PRINCE2 Agile Foundation know you feel respected and
Foundation course. The main aim of this exercise. valued.
introduction module is to communicate
Course To provide an overview
key points about the day
objectives of the main rules and
ahead and to help learners
and course guidelines of the course
feel relaxed and comfortable.
agendas.. delivery.
The introduction will also
outline the objectives for the To allow each person
PRINCE2 Agile course and the chance to say
to take learners through the something.
course agenda.
To provide an overview
of the key aspects of the
course.

Overview of n/a The main aim of this module End of Understand key
PRINCE2 Agile is to cover what PRINCE2 module quiz concepts relating to
Foundation Agile is for, that PRINCE2 questions projects and PRINCE2
Agile is for projects only,
Explain how PRINCE2
and outline the different
Agile is used in a project
characteristics of project
context and explain
work and business as usual.
the difference between
projects and business
as usual (BAU)
Describe the need
to ‘blend and weave’
PRINCE2 with agile at
all levels of a project
(project direction,
project management
and product delivery)
including the eight
guidance points.

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Module Topic Introduction text Tasks / Objectives Module Topic Introduction text Tasks / Objectives
Activities Activities
PRINCE2 n/a The aim of this module is End of Explain the structure of PRINCE2 Agile n/a This module will outline how End of Explain how to combine
Summary to recap the overview of module quiz PRINCE2 themes to tailor the seven PRINCE2 module quiz the PRINCE2 themes:
the PRINCE2 structure and questions themes to work in an Agile questions
Describe what project Organization
go through the principles, context. It will also look at the
management is
themes, and processes. prominence of some themes Business case
Explain the principles, over others. Quality
themes, processes, and
roles in PRINCE2. Plans

Blending n/a This module will look at End of Explain the rationale Change
PRINCE2 and the rationale for blending module quiz behind blending Risk
Agile PRINCE2 and Agile. It will questions PRINCE2 and Agile
Progress
cover who PRINCE2 Agile is
Know the different
for and who will benefit from PRINCE2 Agile n/a PRINCE2 is a process- End of Define the PRINCE2
key stakeholders
it, when and where to apply processes based approach to project module quiz processes
responsible for PRINCE2
PRINCE2 Agile and what it management and has questions
Agile Explain how to combine
consists of. seven processes (containing
the PRINCE2 processes.
Tailor PRINCE2 by activities) which apply to
blending in the Agile all levels of a project. This
elements module will look at all seven
Explain the eight processes that are required
guidance points about and how Agile needs to be
PRINCE2 Agile and the incorporated into all of them
manual. in some form. The amount of
Agile that is relevant to each
Combining n/a The aim of this module is to End of Explain the process process varies significantly,
PRINCE2 and cover the PRINCE2 journey module quiz model and therefore the amount
Agile when using Agile. It will cover questions of tailoring required varies
Describe the PRINCE2
the pre-project and the accordingly.
journey when using
initiation stage, subsequent Agile n/a End of Explain the Scrum
Agile Along with the Agile
stages, and the final stage. It frameworks, module quiz frameworks
Explain the concept of frameworks there are
will also look at flexing in the concepts, and questions
‘fix and flex’ a variety of behaviours, Explain the Lean startup
context of the six tolerances. techniques
concepts and techniques frameworks
Describe the five targets
that are seen as being part of
behind flexing Explain the different
the Agile way of working. This concepts and
Explain the rationale module will look at some of techniques in context to
behind flexing the examples. Agile.
Explain the PRINCE2
Agile behaviours.

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Module Topic Introduction text Tasks / Objectives

Activities
Agile focus n/a Every project situation is End of Explain how to assess
areas different in some form module quiz the Agile environment in
due to factors such as the questions order to tailor PRINCE2
level of trust between the in the most effective
customer and the supplier, way
the technology being used
Describe how to
or the level of uncertainty.
define and prioritize
Therefore it is important to
requirements in terms
decide in advance how to
that are compatible with
address these advantages
Agile ways of working
and disadvantages in order
to run a project in the most Explain the value of
effective way from an agile good communications
perspective. This module for Agile working and
will look at how to effectively effective project delivery
tailor PRINCE2 Agile through Describe how project
the Agilometer approach. It plans and release plans
will also look at requirements should account for the
levels and forms of effective important Agile concept
communication. of frequent releases.

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Introduction In this module we will cover...

Welcome learners to the PRINCE2 Agile

Foundation course. The main aim of
this module is to communicate key
points about the day ahead and to help
learners feel relaxed and comfortable.

Prepare for
the module

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Introduction

Training objective(s)

To ensure that learners feel respected and valued.

To provide an overview of the main rules and guidelines of the course

delivery.

To allow each person the chance to say something.

To provide an overview of the key aspects of the course.

Key learning points

The main rules and guidelines of the course

The key aspects of the course

Timing

30 minutes

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Introduction
Title Guidance Title Guidance
PRINCE2 Agile® Welcome learners to the course. Explain that this course is designed Official Book Remind learners to keep their Official Book nearby and to refer
Foundation include everything you need to understand PRINCE2 Agile at foundation to it throughout the course for more detail on the topics in this
level, and to prepare for taking and passing the PRINCE2 Agile presentation.
Foundation exam.

Slide 8
Slide 1
General Information Use this slide to provide learners with general information about the
Copyright Inform learners about the copyright of the Official Training Materials course, depending on the method of delivery.
and this presentation.
Classroom delivery
Explain:
• Times Explain the course duration, start and end times, and the
Slide 9
times of breaks.
Slide 2
• Toilet breaks Where toilets are located. Also ask learners to leave
Inform learners about the meaning of the icons used throughout the the room quietly, if they need to use the facilities during the course.
Key Icons
Official Training Materials and in the presentation. • Mobile/cell phone use Please turn phones off/to silent mode
and keep out of reach wherever possible. If you need to take a call,
please leave the room quietly.
• Health and safety Explain what to if there is a fire drill and the
location of meeting areas.
Slide 3 • Learner workbook Explain that all learners have been given
a copy of the Learner Workbook to use during the course and
Introductions Welcome learners to the course. Briefly introduce yourself and your
for further reference. It includes background information, key
experience with PRINCE2 Agile as a trainer and as a practitioner. Then
information, and areas for them to complete activities or make
move on to the next slide and ask learners to introduce themselves.
notes during the course. The workbook also contains copies of the
slides used in the course.
Please note: the slide thumbnails include answer slides for the review
Slide 5 and reflect activities, therefore it is recommended that you ask
learners to refrain from looking at these until required.
Getting to know you Ask learners to say their names and job roles. Then ask them to explain
their reasons for attending and their expectations and their experience Virtual classroom delivery
with PRINCE2/PMBOK/Scrum. Explain:
It is very likely that there will be a wide variety of experiences amongst • IT Please ensure that your cameras are on, and your microphones
the class therefore people should be put at ease if they have very little are on mute during the sessions, unless you need to ask or answer
knowledge in certain areas. a question. If you need to ask a question during the session, please
Slide 6
write your question in the chat function. This will ensure that the
Learner materials Explain what is included in the Official Training Materials and the use of trainer sees it and answers the question at an appropriate time.
each element. • Timings Explain the course duration, start and end times, and the
timings of breaks.
• Toilet breaks If you need to use the facilities during a lesson,
please stay connected to the online session, ensure that your
microphone is on mute, and discreetly leave the session.
Slide 7
• Mobile/cell phone use With regard to mobile/cell phones, please
turn your mobile phones off/ to silent mode and keep them away
from you, wherever possible. It you need to take a call, please do so
discreetly.

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Title Guidance
General Information • Chat functions Throughout the virtual course, a chat function
will be available for you to send messages to the trainer and other
learners. You can use this function to ask the trainer questions, and
they will answer the question at the next opportunity. Please note
that the chat function should be used appropriately, as it is a public
forum.
Slide 9 (continued)
• Learner workbook Explain that all learners have been given
a copy of the Learner Workbook to use during the course and
for further reference. It includes background information, key
information, and areas for them to complete activities or make
notes during the course
Notes can be made while online as the text boxes are interactive.
Alternatively, learners may choose to record notes elsewhere. The
workbook also contains copies of the slides used in the course.
Note that participation is essential to the course, so encourage the
learners to ask questions during the class
Remind learners that at the end of the course they will sit the PRINCE2
Agile exam and will be asked to provide feedback on the course.

Course objectives Explain the objectives of the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course.

Slide 11

Course Agenda – Go through the course agenda explaining to learners what Day 1 will
Day 1 cover.

Slide 12

Course Agenda – Go through the course agenda explaining to learners what Day 2 will
Day 2 cover.

Slide 13

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Overview of PRINCE2 The main aim of this module is to cover

what PRINCE2 Agile is for, that PRINCE2
Agile is for projects only, and outline

Agile® Foundation the different characteristics of project

work and business as usual.

Prepare for
the module
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Module 1

Overview of
PRINCE2 Agile®
Foundation
Training objective(s)

Explain the key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2

Explain how PRINCE2 Agile is used in a project context and the

difference between projects and business as usual (BAU)

Describe the need to ‘blend and weave’ PRINCE2 with agile at all levels
of a project (project direction, project management and product
delivery) including the eight guidance points

Key learning points

The key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2

How PRINCE2 Agile is used in a project context

The difference between projects and business as usual (BAU)

The need to ‘blend and weave’ PRINCE2 with agile at all levels
of a project (project direction, project management and product
delivery) including the eight guidance points

Timing

60 minutes

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 Title Guidance Title Guidance
Agile manifesto Provide students with information about the Agile Manifesto. Note that Question 2 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
they can read more on the web at: http://agilemanifesto.org/principles. Click to show the answer (D).
html Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 19 Slide 28
Overview of PRINCE2

Overview of PRINCE2
Agile Foundation

Agile Foundation
A. Incorrect. Lean is an approach that focuses on improving processes
Module 1

Module 1
Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
by maximizing value through eliminating waste (such as wasted time
Well-known Agile methods and approaches, Well-known Agile methods
and effort). Ref tab 2.1
and approaches (cont.), An overview of Agile and Review slides are
B. Incorrect. Lean Startup was originally an approach to creating and
missing.
managing start-up companies, but now applied to any business, to help
them deliver products to customers quickly. Ref tab 2.1
Slide 25 C. Incorrect. Kanban is a way to improve flow and provoke system
Question 1 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. improvement through visualization and controlling work in progress.
Click to show the answer (B). Ref tab 2.1
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer. D. Correct. Scrum is an iterative timeboxed approach to product
delivery this is described as ‘a lightweight framework that
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and helps people, teams and organizations generate value through
references: adaptive solutions for complex problems’. App H
Slide 26
A. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on projects. Routine Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
ongoing work is referred to as ‘business as usual’ (BAU) and covers
such areas as ongoing product development, product maintenance and
continual improvement. Ref 1.2
B. Correct. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on projects.
A project addresses a specific problem, opportunity or change
that is sufficiently difficult that it cannot be handled as BAU. Ref Slide 29
1.2, 1.2.2
Question 3 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
C. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on projects. A project
Click to show the answer (C).
is a temporary situation where a team is assembled to address a
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.
specific problem, opportunity or change that is sufficiently difficult that
it cannot be handled as BAU. Ref 1.2, 1.2.2
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and
D. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on projects. A degree
references:
of uncertainty is a characteristic of project work. Having a degree of Slide 30
certainty is a characteristic of BAU. Ref 1.2, tab 1.1
A. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile can incorporate any agile behaviour. It is not
the case that only certain behaviours can be incorporated. Ref 3.5, 2.2.2
Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. B. Incorrect. PRINCE2 is suitable for any project. PRINCE2 Agile provides
guidance on how to tailor PRINCE2. Ref 3.5, 1.1, 1.2
C. Correct. PRINCE2 Agile provides guidance on tailoring PRINCE2
in an agile context and covers ‘how to map the common agile
roles to the PRINCE2 project management team structure.’ Ref
3.5
Slide 27 D. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile does not provide guidance on how to select
the most appropriate agile framework. All frameworks (approaches) can
be to used with PRINCE2 if applied appropriately. Ref 3.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2

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PRINCE2 summary The aim of this module is to recap the

overview of the PRINCE2 structure and
go through the principles, themes, and
processes.

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PRINCE2
summary

Training objective(s)

Explain the structure of PRINCE2

Describe what project management is

Explain the principles, themes, processes, and roles in PRINCE2

Key learning points

The structure of PRINCE2 with the four integrated elements of principles, themes,
processes and the project environment
What project management is, including the different management products, the
function of the project board and the roles it consists of

Timing

60 minutes

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Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. Question 2 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (A).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 45 Slide 48

Question 1 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. A. Correct. The purpose of the change theme is to identify,
Click to show the answer (A). assess and control any potential and approved changes to the
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer. baseline. Ref tab 5.1
B. Incorrect. Change is allowed throughout the life of the project, it
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and just has to be managed and controlled. The change theme describes
references: how project management assesses and acts upon issues which have
Slide 46 a potential impact on any of the baseline aspects of the project (its
A. Correct. ‘Tailor to suit the project environment, size,
complexity, importance, capability and risk’ is a PRINCE2 plans and completed products). Issues may be unanticipated general
principle. Ref 5.2, tab 7.1 problems, requests for change or instances of quality failure. Ref tab 5.1
C. Incorrect. The purpose of the risk theme is to identify, assess and
PRINCE2 summary

PRINCE2 summary
B. Incorrect. This is part of the agile manifesto; it is not a PRINCE2
control uncertainty and as a result, improve the ability of the project to
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principle. Ref E.1, tab 7.1, fig 2.1
C. Incorrect. This is a core practice of the Kanban Method; it is not a succeed. Ref tab 5.1
PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.7.2, tab 7.1, 20.4.1.2 D. Incorrect. Change is allowed throughout the life of the project, it
D. Incorrect. This is one of the five principles of Lean Startup; it is not a just has to be managed and controlled. The change theme describes
PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.9, tab 7.1, 20.4.2 how project management assesses and acts upon issues which have
a potential impact on any of the baseline aspects of the project (its
plans and completed products). Issues may be unanticipated general
Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. problems, requests for change or instances of quality failure. Ref tab
5.1

Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

Slide 47

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Question 3 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (C).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 50
A. Incorrect. The ‘managing a stage boundary’ process will plan the next
stage. Closure activities should be planned as part of the stage plan for
the final management stage. Ref fig 21.1
B. Incorrect. Some project benefits are likely to be achieved after
project closure. Ref fig 9.1
C. Correct. The purpose of the ‘closing a project’ process is
to provide a fixed point at which acceptance for the project
product is confirmed, and to recognize that objectives set out
in the original project initiation documentation have been
achieved (or approved changes to the objectives have been
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achieved), or that the project has nothing more to contribute.
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Ref 22.1
D. Incorrect. The purpose of the ‘managing product delivery’ process
is to control the link between the project manager and the team
manager(s), by agreeing requirements on accepting, executing and
delivering project work. Ref 20.1

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Blending PRINCE2 This module will look at the rationale

for blending PRINCE2 and Agile. It will
cover who PRINCE2 Agile is for and

and Agile who will benefit from it, when and

where to apply PRINCE2 Agile and what
it consists of.

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Blending
PRINCE2
and Agile

Training objective(s)

Explain the rationale behind blending PRINCE2 and Agile

Explore the different key stakeholders responsible for PRINCE2 Agile
Explain how to tailor PRINCE2 by blending in the Agile elements
Explain the eight guidance points about PRINCE2 Agile and the manual

Key learning points

The rationale behind blending PRINCE2 and Agile

The different key stakeholders responsible for PRINCE2 Agile
The method for tailoring PRINCE2 by blending in the Agile elements
The eight guidance points about PRINCE2 Agile and the Official Book

Timing

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The rationale for Using the figure, explain the rationale for blending PRINCE2 and Agile.
blending PRINCE2 Learners should understand the blending of philosophies behind
and Agile​
project direction, project management and product delivery.

Slide 54

What does PRINCE2 Before revealing the slide, ask learners what they think PRINCE2 Agile
Agile consist of?​ consists of. Elicit answers from learners and then show the slide.
PRINCE2 Agile consists of:
• Agile concepts
• Agile frameworks
• Agile behaviours
Slide 56 • Agile focus areas
• Agile techniques.

Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

Slide 60

Question 1 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Blending PRINCE2

Blending PRINCE2
Click to show the answer (A).
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Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.
and Agile

and Agile
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and
references:
Slide 61
A. Correct. ‘Tailor to suit the project environment, size,
complexity, importance, capability and risk’ is a PRINCE2
principle. Ref 5.2, tab 7.1
B. Incorrect. This is part of the agile manifesto; it is not a PRINCE2
principle. Ref E.1, tab 7.1, fig 2.1
C. Incorrect. This is a core practice of the Kanban Method; it is not a
PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.7.2, tab 7.1, 20.4.1.2
D. Incorrect. This is one of the five principles of Lean Startup; it is not a
PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.9, tab 7.1, 20.4.2

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Combining The aim of this module is to cover the

PRINCE2 journey when using Agile.
It will cover the pre-project and the

PRINCE2 initiation stage, subsequent stages, and

the final stage. It will also look at flexing

and Agile
in the context of the six tolerances.

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Combining
PRINCE2 and
Agile
Training objective(s)

Explain the process model

Describe the PRINCE2 journey when using Agile

Explain the concept of ‘fix and flex’

Describe the five targets behind flexing

Explain the rationale behind flexing

Explain the PRINCE2 Agile behaviours.

Key learning points

The process model (pre-project and initiation, subsequent delivery
stages, final delivery stage)

The PRINCE2 journey when using Agile

The concept of fix and flex, the five targets behind flexing and the
rationale behind flexing

The PRINCE2 Agile behaviours

Timing

90 minutes

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The process model Explain the process model to learners and cover the pre-project and Question 2 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
initiation stage, subsequent delivery stages, and final delivery stage. Click to show the answer (C).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 65 Slide 79

Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. A. Incorrect. It is the ‘be on time and hit deadlines’ target, not the
‘embrace change’ target, that delivers an early realization of benefits.
Ref 6.4.1
B. Incorrect. It is the ‘accept that the customer does not need
everything’ target, not the ‘embrace change’ target, that accepts that not
everything that is defined must be delivered. Ref 6.4.5
Slide 76 C. Correct. The ‘embrace change’ target allows for a more
Question 1 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. accurate final product. Ref 6.4.3, tab 6.2
Click to show the answer (C). D. Incorrect. It is the ‘protect the level of quality’ target, not the ‘embrace
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer. change’ target, that leads to a lower cost of ownership throughout the
life of a product. Ref 6.4.2, tab 6.2
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
references:
Slide 77
A. Incorrect. ‘Rich communication’, not ‘self-organization’, enables
information to pass freely in a culture of commitment. Ref 7.4.3
B. Incorrect. ‘Exploration’, seeks out feedback from stakeholders
collaboratively, not ‘self-organization’. Ref 7.4.5 Slide 80
C. Correct. ‘Self-organization’ creates mutual respect on the
Question 3 | Answers Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
project. Ref 7.4.4
D. Incorrect. ‘Transparency’, ensures that everyone knows the situation Click to show the answer (A).
and there are no surprises, not ‘self-organization’. Ref 7.4.1 Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.
Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and
references:
Slide 81
A. Correct. The ‘protect the level of quality’ target does lead to a
lower cost of ownership throughout the lifetime of the product.
Ref 6.4.2, tab 6.1
Slide 78 B. Incorrect. It is the ‘be on time and hit deadlines’ target, not the
PRINCE2 and Agile

PRINCE2 and Agile

‘protect the level of quality’ target, that helps with planning. Ref 6.4.1
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Combining
C. Incorrect. It is the ‘accept that the customer does not need
everything’ target, not the ‘protect the level of quality’ target, that
accepts that not everything that is defined must be delivered. Ref 6.4.5
D. Incorrect. It is the ‘be on time and hit deadlines’ target, not the
‘protect the level of quality’ target, that improves your reputation with
your customer. Ref 6.4.1

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Module 5 In this module we will cover...

PRINCE2 Agile This module will outline how to tailor

the seven PRINCE2 themes to work
in an Agile context. It will also look at

themes the prominence of some themes over

others.

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PRINCE2 Agile
themes
Training objective(s)
Explain how to combine the PRINCE2 themes:
• Organization
• Business case
• Quality
• Plans
• Change
• Risk
• Progress

Key learning points

Tailoring of the PRINCE2 themes: organization, business case,
quality, plans, change, risk, and progress

The purpose of the seven themes

Timing

90 minutes

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The purpose of the Before revealing the table to learners, ask them to state the purpose of Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
seven themes the seven themes. Call out each theme and elicit answers.

Slide 98
Slide 93
Question 2| Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. Click
Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. to show the answer (B).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 99
Slide 96 A. Incorrect. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that the
further you look into the future the more uncertainty there is. This leads
Question 1| Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’ whereby a plan for the next
Click to show the answer (B). two weeks would be quite detailed and whereas a plan for the next 12
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer. months would be much less detailed. Empirical planning can relate to
either of these plans. It is the idea of planning based on past evidence.
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3
references:
Slide 97 B. Correct. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that the
A. Incorrect. One way to present a business case is to describe further you look into the future the more uncertainty there is.
best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the number of This means that longer-term estimation will need an increasing
features that are planned to be delivered. These scenarios can only margin of error compared with shorter-term estimation. This
be calculated when using high-level or (perhaps) intermediate-level leads to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’ whereby a plan
requirements. It is unlikely that detailed requirements can be mapped for the next two weeks would be quite detailed and have a
directly to the business case. Ref 9.3 relatively low margin of error, whereas a plan for the next 12
B. Correct. One way to present a business case is to describe months would be much less detailed and have a relatively high
best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the number margin of error. Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3
of features that are planned to be delivered. These scenarios C. Incorrect. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that the
can only be calculated when using high-level or (perhaps) further you look into the future the more uncertainty there is. This leads
intermediate-level requirements. It is unlikely that detailed to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’ whereby a plan for the next
requirements can be mapped directly to the business case. Ref two weeks would be quite detailed and whereas a plan for the next 12
9.3 months would be much less detailed. Rationalism is where reasoning
C. Incorrect. One way to present a business case is to describe or logic is used to make predictions and plan what should happen.
best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the number of Rationalism is not used in PRINCE2 Agile. Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3, 12.2.1
features that are planned to be delivered. These scenarios can only D. Incorrect. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that the
be calculated when using high-level or (perhaps) intermediate-level further you look into the future the more uncertainty there is. This
requirements. It is unlikely that detailed requirements can be mapped leads to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’ whereby a plan for
directly to the business case. Ref 9.3 the next two weeks would be quite detailed and whereas a plan for
D. Incorrect. One way to present a business case is to describe the next 12 months would be much less detailed. Planning poker is a
best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the number of planning technique that can relate to either of these plans. Ref 12.3.3,
features that are planned to be delivered. These scenarios can only fig 12.3
be calculated when using high-level or (perhaps) intermediate-level
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PRINCE2 Agile themes

requirements. It is unlikely that detailed requirements can be mapped
directly to the business case. Ref 9.3
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Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

Slide 100

Question 3 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (?).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 101
A. Incorrect. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable. It may or
may not be welcome change. Ref 14.3
B. Incorrect. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable. It will
never be avoidable because projects are complicated. Ref 14.3
C. Correct. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable. Ref
14.3
D. Incorrect. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable. It may or
may not be desirable change. Ref 14.3
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PRINCE2 Agile PRINCE2 is a process-based approach

to project management and has seven
processes (containing activities) which

processes apply to all levels of a project. This

module will look at all seven processes
that are required and how Agile needs
to be incorporated into all of them
in some form. The amount of Agile
that is relevant to each process varies
significantly, and therefore the amount
of tailoring required varies accordingly.

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PRINCE2 Agile
processes
Training objective(s)

Define the PRINCE2 processes

Explain how to combine the PRINCE2 processes.

Key learning points

How to combine the PRINCE2 processes

The purpose of the seven processes

Timing

90 minutes

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Process model Ask learners if they can recall the process model covered earlier in this Combining Agile and Explain to learners that the figure on the slide depicts the overview of
presentation. Elicit answers from learners and then reveal the figure. PRINCE2 processes closing a project process. Ask learners what the purpose of the closing
(contd.)
Explain the process model in more detail. a project process is. What are the valuable outcomes of this stage?

Slide 105

Combining Agile and Explain to learners that the figures on the slide depict the overview of Slide 111
PRINCE2 processes the starting up a project and initiating a project processes. Ask learners
(cont.) what the prerequisite for initiating a project is. How does it link back to The purpose of the Before revealing the table to learners, ask them to state the purpose of
seven processes the seven processes. Call out each process and elicit answers.
the purpose of starting up a project?
Explain that the table on this slide summarises the purpose of the seven
processes:
Starting up a project
Ensure that the pre-requisites for initiating a project are in place by
Slide 107
Slide 112 answering the question “do we have a viable and worthwhile project?”
Explain to learners that the figures on the slide depict the overview Initiating a project
Combining Agile and
PRINCE2 processes of controlling a stage and managing product delivery processes. Ask Establish solid foundations in order to achieve a successful project
(cont.) learners what the purpose of controlling a stage process is and what enabling the organization to understand the work that needs to be done
the purpose of managing product delivery process is. to deliver the project’s products before committing to a significant spend.
Directing a project
Enable the project board to be accountable for the project’s success by
making key decisions and exercising overall control with delegating day-
to-day management of the project to the project manager.
Slide 108
Controlling a stage
Combining Agile and Explain to learners that the figures on the slide depict the overview of Assign work to be done, monitor such work, deal with issues, report
PRINCE2 processes directing a project. Ask learners what the purpose of the directing a progress to the project board and take corrective actions to ensure that
(cont.)
project process is. the stage remains within tolerances.
Managing product delivery
To control the link between the project manager and the team manager(s)
by placing requirements on accepting, executing and delivering project
work.
Managing a stage boundary
Slide 109
To enable the project board to be provided with sufficient information
Combining Agile and Explain to learners that the figure on the slide depicts the overview by the project manager so that it can review the success of the current
PRINCE2 processes of managing a stage boundary. Ask learners what the purpose of the stage, approve the next stage plan, review the updated project plan and
(cont.) conform continued business justification and acceptability of the risks.
managing a stage boundary process is.
Closing a project
To provide a fixed point at which acceptance for the project product is
confirmed, and to recognize that objectives set out in the original project
initiation documentation have been achieved or that the project has
Slide 110 nothing more to contribute.

Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

Slide 115

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Question 1| Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. Question 2| Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (B). Click to show the answer (B).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer. Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and
references: references:
Slide 116 Slide 118
A. Incorrect. The suitability of using agile needs to be assessed for the A. Incorrect. In the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process, review of the
first time as part of the two processes ‘starting up a project’ and ‘initiating cost incurred is not as important as that of the amount delivered until
a project’. This is assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed that point. Ref 21.3, 21.4
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way, during the initiation B. Correct. Tailoring guidance that may be appropriate to the
stage. It is not done for the first time in the ‘controlling a stage’ process. ‘managing a stage boundary’ process includes reviewing how
Ref 17.3, 24.2 much is being delivered (and the quality of it) compared with what
B. Correct. The suitability of using agile needs to be assessed for had been planned. Throughout the stage the frequent delivery of
the first time as part of the two processes ‘starting up a project’ products in an iterative and incremental style will mean that it
and ‘initiating a project’. This is assessed using the Agilometer. It will be clear how many features have been delivered and their
is specifically assessed during pre-project and again, in a more level of quality. This will give a clearer indication of progress than
detailed way, during the initiation stage. Ref 17.3, 24.2 information relating to time and cost. Ref 21.3, 21.4
C. Incorrect. The suitability of using agile needs to be assessed for the C. Incorrect. In the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process, review of the
first time as part of the two processes ‘starting up a project’ and ‘initiating time spent is not as important as that of the amount delivered until that
a project’. This is assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed point. Ref 21.3, 21.4
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way, during the initiation D. Incorrect. Review of the risks closed may happen as part of learning
stage. Ref 17.3, 24.2 lessons but, in the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process, this is not as
D. Incorrect. The suitability of using agile needs to be assessed for the important as the review of the amount delivered until that point. Ref
first time as part of the two processes ‘starting up a project’ and ‘initiating 21.3, 21.4
a project’. This is assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way, during the initiation Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
stage. It is not done for the first time in the ‘managing a stage boundary’
process. Ref 17.3, 24.2

Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

Slide 119

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Question 3| Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (B).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 120
B. Correct.
(2) A work package is a formal interface but would typically be
carried out in a collaborative way and negotiated by the project
manager and team manager and perhaps with the delivery team
as well. Ref tab 23.1
(3) A work package should be defined in such a way as to create
a safe boundary of control, whilst at the same time creating the
space for the delivery team to create the product in the most
effective way through self-organizing. Ref tab 23.1
A, C, D. Incorrect.
(1) It is the risk register that may contain risks identified by the agile risk
assessment. Ref tab 23.3
(4) It is the checkpoint report that may be replaced by a daily stand-up,
attended by the project manager. Ref tab 23.3

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Module 7 In this module we will cover...

Agile frameworks, Along with the Agile frameworks there

are a variety of behaviours, concepts
and techniques that are seen as being

concepts, and part of the Agile way of working. This

module will look at some of the

techniques
examples.

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Agile frameworks,
concepts, and
techniques
Training objective(s)

Explain the Scrum frameworks

Explain the Lean start-up frameworks

Explain the different concepts and techniques in context to Agile

Key learning points

The Scrum frameworks

The Lean start-up frameworks

The different concepts and techniques in context to Agile

Timing

90 minutes
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User story The figure on this slide shows an example of a good user story and a Question 2 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. \
poor one. Divide learners into teams and ask them to create their own Click to show the answer (A).
user story (good and poor). Encourage teams to share with the class. Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

Agile frameworks, concepts,

Agile frameworks, concepts,

references:
Slide 129 Slide 142
A. Correct. The product owner is also accountable for effective
and techniques

and techniques
Module 7

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product backlog management, which includes ordering
Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
product backlog items and ensuring that the product backlog is
transparent, visible and understood. Ref App H
B. Incorrect. The team manager is a PRINCE2 role, not a Scrum role.
The product owner is also accountable for effective product backlog
management, which includes ordering product backlog items and
Slide 139 ensuring that the product backlog is transparent, visible and understood.
Ref App H, tab B.1
Question 1 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. C. Incorrect. The project manager is a PRINCE2 role, not a Scrum role.
Click to show the answer (D). The product owner is also accountable for effective product backlog
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer. management, which includes ordering product backlog items and
ensuring that the product backlog is transparent, visible and understood.
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and Ref App H, tab B.1
references: D. Incorrect. Developers are the people in the Scrum team that are
Slide 140
A. Incorrect. A workshop should have five preparation steps: objective, committed to creating any aspect of a usable increment each sprint.
attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref 26.4.1.1 However, it is the product owner that is also accountable for effective
B. Incorrect. A workshop should have five preparation steps: objective, product backlog management, which includes ordering product backlog
attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref 26.4.1.1 items and ensuring that the product backlog is transparent, visible and
C. Incorrect. A workshop should have five preparation steps: objective, understood. Ref App H, tab B.1
attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref 26.4.1.1
D. Correct. Brainstorming is a technique that is used during a Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
workshop (not in preparing for a workshop) to generate ideas
using sticky notes to aid discussion. Ref tab 26.1

Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

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Question 3 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (?).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

Agile frameworks, concepts,

Agile frameworks, concepts,

references:
Slide 144
A. Correct. A user story is ‘ready’ when it has a function that does
and techniques

and techniques
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not contain a solution. Ref 25.6.1.7
B. Incorrect. The exact format of a user story can vary but it will be based
on describing ‘who (role), what and why?’ Ref 25.6.1.1, 25.6.1.2
C. Incorrect. The user story should also contain, at some point, an idea
of the effort involved in creating it and an idea of the value it is worth to
the customer. Ref 25.6.1.2
D. Incorrect. The user story should also contain, at some point, an idea
of the effort involved in creating it and an idea of the value it is worth to
the customer. Ref 25.6.1.2

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Module 8 In this module we will cover...

Agile focus areas Every project situation is different in

some form due to factors such as the
level of trust between the customer
and the supplier, the technology
being used or the level of uncertainty.
Therefore it is important to decide
in advance how to address these
advantages and disadvantages in order
to run a project in the most effective
way from an agile perspective. This
module will look at how to effectively
tailor PRINCE2 Agile through the
Agilometer approach. It will also look
at requirements levels and forms of
effective communication.

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Agile focus
areas
Training objective(s)
Explain how to assess the Agile environment in order to tailor
PRINCE2 in the most effective way
Explain how to define and prioritize requirements in terms that
are compatible with Agile ways of working
Explain the value of good communications for Agile working and
effective project delivery
Explain how project plans and release plans should account for
the important Agile concept of frequent releases

Key learning points

The Agile environment in order to tailor PRINCE2 in the most
effective way
Definition and prioritization of requirements in terms that are
compatible with Agile ways of working
The value of good communications for Agile working and effective
project delivery
How project plans and release plans should account for the
important Agile concept of frequent releases

Timing

90 minutes

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Question 1 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer. Question 2 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (B).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
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A. Incorrect. Information about requirements that could be traded is not
Question 1 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
included in a project-level plan. A project plan would need to clearly show
Click to show the answer (B).
how many releases were expected throughout the project, when they
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.
will take place and what features are intended to be released. Ref 27.2.1
B. Correct. Release planning needs to be incorporated into the
Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and
PRINCE2 plans. A project plan would need to clearly show how
references:
Slide 156 many releases were expected throughout the project, when they
will take place and what features are intended to be released.
A. Incorrect. Requirements at the delivery stages should be at detailed
Ref 27.2.1
level (possibly more than 100). They will possibly be captured in detailed
C. Incorrect. A project plan would need to clearly show how many
Agile focus areas

Agile focus areas

requirements/user stories relating to the product descriptions defined in
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releases were expected throughout the project, when they will take place
the initiation stage. Ref tab 25.2
and what features are intended to be released. The use of a general
B. Correct. Requirements at initiation stage should be at
acceptance criteria of a user story is not included. Ref 27.2.1
intermediate level (possibly more than 10, but less than 100).
D. Incorrect. A project plan would need to clearly show how many
They will possibly be captured in product descriptions or epics.
releases were expected throughout the project, when they will take place
Ref tab 25.2
and what features are intended to be released. A project plan does not
C. Incorrect. Requirements at the pre-project stage should be at high level
need the detail of the business contacts. Ref 27.2.1
(possibly less than 10). They will possibly be captured in key objectives
of the project in bullet point form – perhaps listed under the project
Question 3 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
product description as ‘composition’ or defined as product groupings.
Ref tab 25.2
D. Incorrect. Requirements at initiation stage should be at intermediate
level (possibly more than 10, but less than 100). They will possibly be
captured in product descriptions or epics. Ref tab 25.2
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Question 2 Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.

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Question 3 | Answer Allow learners 1–2 minutes to read and come up with an answer.
Click to show the answer (B).
Optional: Ask learners for a rationale for the correct answer.

Discuss the rationale and give references if needed. Rationale and

references:
Slide 160
A. Incorrect. The purpose of this focus area is to describe how to assess
the agile environment in order to tailor PRINCE2 in the most effective
way, not tailoring agile to PRINCE2. Ref 24.1
B. Correct. The purpose of this focus area is to describe how to
assess the agile environment in order to tailor PRINCE2 in the
most effective way. Ref 24.1
C. Incorrect. The Agilometer assesses the behaviour and environment, it
does not only assess agile techniques. Ref 24.1
D. Incorrect. The purpose of this focus area is to describe how to assess
the agile environment in order to tailor PRINCE2 in the most effective
Agile focus areas

Agile focus areas

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way, not just the agile techniques that are suitable for the project. Ref
24.1

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The aim of this module is to ensure

that participants know the next steps
to take on their project management
journey.

Prepare for
the module
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Candidate syllabus

Sample papers with answers

and rationales
 PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Candidate Syllabus 2.2 Question Types
All questions are Objective Test Questions (OTQs), which present four options from which one
option is selected. Distractors (wrong answers) are options that candidates with incomplete
knowledge or skill would be likely to choose. These are generally plausible responses relating to
the assessment criteria being examined. Question styles used within this type are: ‘standard’, ‘list’
(2 correct items), and, as an exception, ‘negative’ standard OTQ.
1. Introduction
The purpose of this document is to outline the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the Example ‘standard’ question: Example ‘missing word’ question:
PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation qualification and the assessment criteria that a candidate is expected
What is the purpose of the quality theme? Identify the missing word in the following
to meet for each learning outcome (with reference to the PRINCE2 Agile Official Book, 2015
sentence.
edition, 3rd impression).
A. To do Q
A purpose of the [ ? ] theme is to control any
The target audience for this document is: B. To do P
unacceptable deviations from the project's
Ÿ Candidates and members of the public C. To do R
objectives.
D. To do S
The purpose of the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Examination is:
A. Change
Ÿ to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of Example ‘list’ question: B. Plans
the PRINCE2 Agile® project management method, as described in the syllabus below, to C. Progress
be awarded the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation qualification. (The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Which statements about product-based D. Risk
qualification is a prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Examination, which planning are CORRECT?
assesses the ability to apply understanding of the PRINCE2 Agile® project management
method in context.) 1. It does Q. Example ‘negative’ question:
The target audience for this qualification is: 2. It does R.
Which role should NOT be shared with the role
3. It does S.
Ÿ Agile professionals, project managers and aspiring project managers who want to be able
4. It does T. of project manager
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behaviours, concepts, frameworks and techniques. A. Role A
A. 1 and 2 B. Role B
Ÿ Other key delivery team staff, including: product owners, Scrum Masters and developers.
B. 2 and 3 C. Role C
Ÿ Business professionals with an interest in iterative and incremental project delivery C. 3 and 4 D. Role D
through collaborative working. D. 1 and 4
No prerequisites are needed to take this examination. NOTE: Two of the list items are correct. NOTE: Negative questions are only used as an
exception, where part of the learning outcome
is to know that something is not done or
2. PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Examination Design should not occur.

2.1 Examination Administration

Please see the sample paper for an example of the exam format and content.
Duration: 1 hour

NOTE: Candidates taking the exam in a language that is not their native or working language may
be awarded 25% extra time, i.e. 75 minutes in total.

Materials permitted: This is a ‘closed book’ examination. No materials other than the
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Outcome References Level marks
Number of questions: 50
1.4 Explain the purpose of A.2.1, A.3.1, BL2 1
Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark. There are 50 marks available. (There are no ‘trial’ the following PRINCE2 A.11.1, A.19.1,
questions.) management products. A.20.1, A.21.1,
There is no negative marking. • Business case (A.2.1) A.26.1
• Checkpoint report
Pass mark: 55% or higher – a raw score of 28 marks or above (A.3.1)
• Highlight report
(A.11.1)
3. PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Syllabus • Project brief (A.19.1)
• Project initiation
The tables below give a summary of the concepts that are tested in the exam, and the main parts
documentation
of the Official Book in which these are described. The book references refer to the section stated,
(A.20.1)
but not the subsections within that section, unless stated.
• Project product
Learning Assessment Criteria Book Bloom’s No. of description (A.21.1)
Outcome References Level marks • Work package (A.26.1)
1. 1.1 Recall the PRINCE2 5.2, tab 7.1 BL1 1 1.5 Explain the Tab B.1 BL2 1
Understand principles: responsibilities of the
key concepts • Continued business following PRINCE2 roles.
relating to justifcation • Project board
projects and • Learn from experience • Executive
PRINCE2 • Defined roles and • Senior user
responsibilities • Senior supplier
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• Manage by stages • Project manager
• Manage by exception • Team manager
• Focus on products 2. 2.1 Explain how PRINCE2 Ch 1 BL2 1
• Tailor to suit the Understand Agile is used in a project
project environment key concepts context and explain the
1.2 Explain the purpose of 9-15.1, tab 5.1 BL2 1 relating to difference between projects
the PRINCE2 themes: projects and and business as usual (BAU).
• Business case PRINCE2 2.2 Recall which agile ways of Tab 2.1 BL1 1
• Organization Agile working are suitable for use
• Quality with PRINCE2 Agile.
• Plans • Kanban
• Risk • Lean startup
• Change • Scrum
• Progress
2.3 Describe the need to 3, fig 3.1, 3.1, BL2 2
1.3 Explain the purpose of 17.1.1, 17.1.2, BL2 1 ‘blend and weave’ PRINCE2 3.5, 3.6, fig 3.2,
the PRINCE2 processes. 18-22.1, 4.1.1, with agile at all levels of a tab 3.4, 4.1.3,
• Starting up a project 4.1.2, 4.2 project (project direction, 4.2.1, 4.3.1
• Initiating a project project management and
• Directing a project product delivery) including
• Controlling a stage the eight guidance points.
• Managing product
delivery
• Managing a stage
boundary
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Outcome References Level marks Outcome References Level marks
2.4 Describe the roles, tab B.2 BL2 1 3.4 Explain the PRINCE2 Agile Ch16, 17-22.3, BL2 4
responsibilities and guidance for each process. 22.5
competencies of the PRINCE2 • Starting up a project
Agile delivery team. • Initiating a project
• Customer subject • Directing a project
matter expert • Controlling a stage
• Customer • Managing product
representative delivery
• Supplier subject • Managing a stage
matter expert boundary
• Supplier • Closing a project
representative 3.5 Explain the PRINCE2 Agile tab 23.1, tab BL2 1
3. 3.1 Explain how the PRINCE2 tab 7.1 BL2 2 guidance for tailoring the 23.2, tab 23.3
Understand priniciples will be applied in following PRINCE2
how an agile context. (tab 7.1) management products. ()
PRINCE2 • Continued business • Business case
principles, justifcation • Checkpoint report
themes, • Learn from experience • Highlight report
processes • Defined roles and • Project brief
and responsibilities • Project initiation
managemen • Manage by stages documentation
t products • Manage by exception • Project product
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• Focus on products description
and/or • Tailor to suit the • Work package
applied in an project environment 3.6 Explain what to fix and 6.1, 6.4.1-5, tab BL2 6
agile context 3.2 Explain the PRINCE2 Agile 7.4.1-5 BL2 2 what to flex, including setting 6.1, tab 6.2
behaviours. tolerances and the five
• Transparency targets.
• Collaboration • Fix and flex tolerances
• Rich communication • Be on time and hitting
• Self-organization deadlines
• Exploration • Protect the level of
3.3 Explain the PRINCE2 Agile 9-15.3, tab 8.1, BL2 7 quality
guidance for each theme. tab 11.3 • Embrace change
• Business case • Keep teams stable
• Organization • Accept that the
• Quality customer doesn’t
• Plans need everything
• Risk
• Change
• Progress

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Outcome References Level marks
4. 4.1 Recall the definition of the Glossary, 16.4, BL1 5
Understand following agile terms. 25.6.1.4, 15.4.2,
the agile (glossary) 15.4.2.1, 2.2
ways of • Backlog (sprint,
working, key release & product)
terms and • Benefit (value)
techniques. • Epic
• Information radiator
• Spike
• Stand up meeting
• Timebox (sprint,
release)
• Velocity
• Waterfall
methodology
4.2 Explain key Agile concepts Appendix H, BL2 8
and techniques. 20.4.2, 19.4.1,
• Scrum 25.6.1, 25.6.1.7,
• Lean Startup (incl. 26.4.1, 22.4.1,
MVP) 15.4.1, 12.4.1,
• Retrospectives 12.3.3, 10.5.3
• User stories (incl.
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Definition of ‘ready’
and ‘done’)
• Workshops
• Burn charts
• Agile Estimation
(points and T-Shirt
sizing)
• Working Agreements
5. 5.1 Explain the PRINCE2 Agile Ch24,25,26,27 BL2 5
Understand focus areas.
the focus • Agilometer
areas in an • Requirements
agile context • Rich communication
• Frequent releases

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Sample Paper 1:
A. To provide a fixed point to confirm acceptance of the project product
Question Booklet with Answers and Rationales
B. To authorize the project manager to proceed to the next management stage

C. To control the link between the project manager and the team manager(s)

D. To provide the project board with information to assess ongoing viability

1. Which is a PRINCE2 principle?

A. Focus on the business need

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
B. Limit work in progress
3 D 1.3f A. Incorrect. The purpose of the 'closing a project' process is
C. Start with what you do now to provide a fixed point at which acceptance for the project
product is confirmed. Ref 22.1
D. Focus on products
B. Incorrect. The purpose of the 'directing a project' process is
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale to enable the project board to be accountable for the
1 D 1.1f A. Incorrect. ‘Focus on the business need’ is a principle of the project’s success by making key decisions. This includes the
authorization of the stage plan and to proceed with the next
Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM); it is not a
PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.6, tab 7.1 stage. Ref 18.1, fig 18.1
B. Incorrect. ‘Limit WIP’ is a core practice of the Kanban C. Incorrect. The purpose of the 'managing product delivery'
Method; it is not a PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.7, tab 7.1 process is to control the link between the project manager
and the team manager(s), by placing requirements on
C. Incorrect. ‘Start with what you do now’ is a foundation
principle of the Kanban Method; it is not a PRINCE2 principle. accepting, executing and delivering project work. Ref 20.1
Ref E.7, tab 7.1 D. Correct. The purpose of the 'managing a stage
D. Correct. 'Focus on products' is a PRINCE2 principle. Ref boundary' process is to enable the project board to be
provided with sufficient information by the project
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manager so that it can review the success of the current
stage, approve the next stage plan, review the updated
2. Which is a purpose of the risk theme? project plan, and confirm continued business justification
and acceptability of the risks. Ref 21.1
A. To establish mechanisms to control unacceptable deviations from a plan

B. To identify, assess and control problems that have occurred

4. What is the project product description used for during the 'closing a project' process?
C. To improve the ability of the project to succeed by controlling uncertainty
1. To validate that acceptance criteria have been achieved.
D. To establish mechanisms to monitor the project's continued viability
2. To check that the project has delivered what is expected.
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
3. To identify lessons learned throughout the project delivery.
2 C 1.2e A. Incorrect. The purpose of the progress theme is to
establish mechanisms to monitor and compare actual 4. To validate any benefits that have been realized so far.
achievements against those planned; provide a forecast for
the project objectives and the project’s continual viability; and
control any unacceptable deviations. Ref tab 5.1 A. 1 and 2
B. Incorrect. The purpose of the change theme is to identify, B. 2 and 3
assess and control any potential and approved changes to
the baseline. Ref tab 5.1 C. 3 and 4
C. Correct. The purpose of the risk theme is to identify, D. 1 and 4
assess and control uncertainty and as a result, improve
the ability of the project to succeed. Ref tab 5.1
D. Incorrect. The purpose of the progress theme is to
establish mechanisms to monitor and compare actual
achievements against those planned; provide a forecast for
the project objectives and the project’s continual viability; and
control any unacceptable deviations. Ref tab 5.1

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4 A 1.4f A. Correct. 5 A 1.5f A. Correct.
(1) The project product description is a special form of (1) The team manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure
product description that defines what the project must production of those products defined by the project
deliver in order to gain acceptance. It is used by the manager to an appropriate quality, in a set timescale and
'closing a project' process as part of the verification that at a cost acceptable to the project board. The team
the acceptance criteria have been met. Ref A.21.1 manager role reports to, and takes direction from, the
(2) The project product description is a special form of project manager. Ref tab B.1
product description that defines what the project must (2) The team manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure
deliver in order to gain acceptance. It is used by the production of those products defined by the project
'closing a project' process as part of the verification that manager to an appropriate quality, in a set timescale and
the project has delivered what was expected of it. Ref at a cost acceptable to the project board. The team
A.21.1 manager role reports to, and takes direction from, the
B, C, D. Incorrect project manager. Ref tab B.1
(3) The purpose of the lessons report is to provoke action so B, C, D. Incorrect.
that the positive lessons become embedded in the (3) The senor user role represents the interests of all those
organization’s way of working, and that the organization is who will use the project’s products (including operations and
able to avoid any negative lessons on future projects. Ref maintenance), those for whom the products will achieve an
A.15.1 objective or those who will use the products to deliver
(4) The business case is reviewed and updated at the end of benefits. Ref tab B.1
the project by the 'closing a project' process. Ref A.2.1 (4) This senior supplier role is accountable for the quality of
products delivered by the supplier(s) and is responsible for
the technical integrity of the project. Ref tab B.1
5. Which responsibilities are specifically assigned to the team manager?

1. Ensuring that the required products are produced appropriately.

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6. Which is a typical characteristic of project work?
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2. Delivering products within the time, cost and quality tolerances.
A. It utilizes an established team
3. Representing the interests of those using the project's products.
B. It has a degree of uncertainty
4. Being accountable for the technical integrity of the whole project.
C. It has no end date for the work

D. It mostly involves repeatable routine tasks

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
C. 3 and 4 6 B 2.1a A. Incorrect. BAU uses a stable team, whereas a team is
D. 1 and 4 created for project work. Ref tab 1.1
B. Correct. Having a degree of uncertainty is a
characteristic of project work. Ref tab 1.1
C. Incorrect. BAU is ongoing work, whereas project work is
temporary. Ref tab 1.1
D. Incorrect. BAU involves routine work, whereas project work
is difficult. Ref tab 1.1

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 7. Which statement defines Scrum? Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
A. It is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate 8 A 2.3a A. Correct. PRINCE2 is suitable for any style of project and
is not a ‘traditional’ project management approach as is
value through adaptive solutions for complex problems typically contrasted to agile. PRINCE2 just needs to be
B. It is a defined set of criteria that is used to determine if a piece of work or collection of tailored to suit any given project. Ref 3.6, tab 3.4
B. Incorrect. PRINCE2 allows for any style of working, such as
work items is completed with environments that involve high levels of informality,
C. It is a version of the final product which allows the maximum amount of validated collaboration and trust. It should be understood that PRINCE2
should not be thought of as a ‘traditional project
learning with the least effort management approach’ in the stereotypical sense of being
D. It is a framework which restricts the amount of work in progress in a particular part of the predominantly ‘Waterfall’, ‘big design up front’, ‘bureaucratic’
and using a ‘command and control’ culture. Ref 3.6
system at any one time using a pull system C. Incorrect. PRINCE2 is suitable for any style of project and is
not a ‘traditional’ project management approach as is typically
contrasted to agile. Most of the heritage and thinking behind
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale agile has come from IT and software development, but
7 A 2.2c A. Correct. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps PRINCE2 Agile does not assume an IT context – although it
people, teams and organizations generate value through can be used in an IT context, it is not an IT framework or an IT
adaptive solutions for complex problems. Ref tab 2.1 method. Ref 3.6
B. Incorrect. The definition of 'done’ is a set of criteria that is D. Incorrect. The strength of PRINCE2 lies in the areas of
used to determine if a piece of work or collection of work project direction and project management. However, it
items is completed. Ref glossary provides little focus on the field of product delivery. Ref 3
C. Incorrect. A minimum viable product is a version of the
final product which allows the maximum amount of validated
9. How does PRINCE2 Agile refer to the term 'agile'?
learning with the least effort. Ref glossary
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D. Incorrect. Work-in-progress (WIP) limit is a constraint on A. A collection of behaviours, concepts, frameworks and techniques
the amount of WIP allowed in a given part of the system at
B. A family of agile methods and widely accepted frameworks
any one time. It creates the concept of a pull system. Ref
glossary C. A collection of behaviours, concepts, processes and practices

D. A family of iterative techniques and best practice concepts

8. Which statement describes PRINCE2, according to the eight guidance points in PRINCE2 Agile?

A. It should be tailored to suit the needs of the project

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
B. It requires there to be 'big design up front' with linear, sequential delivery 9 A 2.3a A. Correct. The term ‘agile’ refers to a family of
C. It assumes that the project will exclusively deliver IT systems behaviours, concepts, frameworks and techniques. Ref
tab 3.4
D. Its strength lies in providing techniques for the delivery of products B. Incorrect. The term ‘agile’ refers to a family of behaviours,
concepts, frameworks and techniques. Behaviours and
frameworks are needed too. Ref tab 3.4
C. Incorrect. The term ‘agile’ refers to a family of behaviours,
concepts, frameworks and techniques. It does not include
processes. Ref tab 3.4
D. Incorrect. The term ‘agile’ refers to a family of behaviours,
concepts, frameworks and techniques. Behaviours and
concepts are needed too. Ref tab 3.4

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1. They review the project's products when needed. 11 D 3.1c A. Incorrect. 'Focus on products' uses product descriptions to
prioritize and flex what is delivered, not 'defined roles and
2. They explain what alternatives there are to satisfy individual requirements. responsibilities'. Ref tab 7.1
3. They ensure that work complies with organizational standards. B. Incorrect. 'Continued business justification' ensures that
the rationale behind creating a minimum viable product is
4. They contribute specific information that may be of use to the project. understood by the project management team, not 'defined
roles and responsibilities'. Ref tab 7.1
C. Incorrect. 'Learn from experience' provides techniques to
A. 1 and 2 allow the project team to continually learn throughout the
B. 2 and 3 project, not 'defined roles and responsibilities'. Ref tab 7.1
D. Correct. The 'defined roles and responsibilities'
C. 3 and 4 principle ensures that customer teams are clear about
D. 1 and 4 who will be the senior user and who will be the product
owner. Mapping and merging delivery and PRINCE2 roles.
Ref tab 7.1
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
10 D 2.4b D. Correct. 12. How is the 'tailor to suit the project' principle applied in an agile context?
(1) This is correct because the customer representative
A. By incorporating an agile assessment tool
provides support to review the project's products. Ref tab
B.2 B. By prioritizing and decomposing quality criteria
(4) This is correct because the customer representative
C. By allowing tolerances on what has to be delivered
contributes specific information that may be of use to
the project. Ref tab B.2 D. By mapping agile roles with PRINCE2 roles
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(2) This is incorrect because the supplier subject matter
expert explains what alternatives there are to satisfy Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
individual requirements. Ref tab B.2 12 A 3.1g A. Correct. The 'tailor to suit the project' principle uses
(3) This is incorrect because the supplier subject matter the Agilometer to assess risks such as how easy is
expert ensures that work complies with organizational communication. Ref tab 7.1
standards. Ref tab B.2 B. Incorrect. The 'focus on products' principle prioritizes and
decomposes quality criteria, not the 'tailor to suit the project'
11. Which explains how the 'defined roles and responsibilities' principle is applied in an agile principle. Ref tab 7.1
C. Incorrect. The 'manage by exception' principle allows
context? tolerances on what has to be delivered, not the 'tailor to suit
A. It uses product descriptions to allow the project management team to prioritize what is the project' principle. Ref tab 7.1
D. Incorrect. The 'defined roles and responsibilities' principle,
being delivered not the 'tailor to suit the project' principle, maps agile roles
B. It ensures that the minimum viable product is understood by the project management with PRINCE2 roles. Ref tab 7.1

team
13. Which statement about the PRINCE2 Agile behaviour 'collaboration' is CORRECT?
C. It allows the project management team to continually learn throughout the project
A. Visualization is used as it is more effective than words on their own
D. It ensures that delivery roles are mapped to the PRINCE2 project management
B. Openness is required when working in an agile environment
team roles
C. Frequent iteration and rapid feedback loops are needed

D. Cooperation is necessary to maximize team productivity

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13 D 3.2b A. Incorrect. 'Rich communication' states that visualization is faith' refer to?
more effective than words on their own, not 'collaboration'.
Ref 7.4.3 A. Where there is a high level of uncertainty and the business case is developed very slowly
B. Incorrect. 'Transparency' states that openness is essential, so that assumptions can be carefully tested
not 'collaboration'. Ref 7.4.1
C. Incorrect. 'Exploration', not 'collaboration', states frequent B. Where there is a high level of uncertainty and the business case is developed very
iteration and rapid feedback loops provide an opportunity to quickly so that assumptions can be tested rapidly
learn. Ref 7.4.5
D. Correct. 'Collaboration' means that the team is greater C. Where there is a high level of uncertainty and the business case is not developed with any
than the sum of its parts. People working together and level of confidence
providing cover is necessary to maximize team
productivity. Ref 7.4.2 D. Where there is a high level of uncertainty and the business case is developed very quickly

without any assumptions

14. Which statement explains the PRINCE2 Agile behaviour of 'rich communication'?

A. It allows information to pass freely in a culture of commitment Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

B. It empowers the team that created the plan to own the plan 16 B 3.3a A. Incorrect. Where there is a high level of uncertainty the
business case should be developed very quickly and the
C. It enables agile roles to be mapped with PRINCE2 roles
assumptions tested rapidly. This approach could be described
D. It uses learning to help improve the products as ‘taking a leap of faith’. Ref tab 8.1
B. Correct. Where there is a high level of uncertainty the
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale business case should be developed very quickly and the
14 A 3.2.c A. Correct. 'Rich communication' allows information to assumptions tested rapidly. This approach could be
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B. Incorrect. 'Self-organization' empowers the team that C. Incorrect. Where there is a high level of uncertainty the
created the plan to own it, not ‘rich communication’. Ref 7.4.4 business case should be developed very quickly and the
C. Incorrect. The 'defined roles and responsibilities' principle assumptions tested rapidly. This approach could be described
enables agile roles to be mapped with PRINCE2 roles, not ‘rich as ‘taking a leap of faith’. It would be unwise to go forward
communication’. Ref tab 7.1 with a project that did not have any level of confidence in the
D. Incorrect. 'Exploration', not 'rich communication', states business case. Ref tab 8.1
that learning helps to improve the products. Ref 7.4.5 D. Incorrect. Where there is a high level of uncertainty the
business case should be developed very quickly and the
assumptions tested rapidly. This approach could be described
15. What would describe a set of criteria used to determine if a piece of work can be started?
as ‘taking a leap of faith’. It would be unwise to go forward
A. Acceptance criteria with a project without testing any of the assumptions about
the business case. Ref tab 8.1
B. The definition of 'done'

C. The definition of 'ready'

17. What is used as contingency on a PRINCE2 Agile project?
D. Technical debt
A. Time
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
15 C 3.3c A. Incorrect. An acceptance criteria is a prioritized list of B. Cost
criteria that the project product must meet before the C. Features
customer will accept it. Ref glossary
B. Incorrect. The definition of 'done' is a list of criteria to D. Risk
determine if work has been completed. Ref tab 11.2
C. Correct. The definition of 'ready' is a list of criteria to
determine if work can be started. Ref tab 11.2
D. Incorrect. Technical debt is debt that should be thought of
as work that needs to be done before a particular job can be
considered complete. Ref tab 11.2

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17 C 3.3d A. Incorrect. When using PRINCE2 in an agile context it is structure and the agile delivery-based roles is CORRECT?
important to plan around features and groups of features.
Due to the primary focus of agile being based on flexing what A. It is straightforward because PRINCE2 provides a lot of specific guidance at the delivery
is being delivered features expressed in the form of level only
requirements or user stories represent the contingency on a
project when combining PRINCE2 with agile. Time is not used B. It is straightforward because PRINCE2 provides very little specific guidance at the
as contingency as it is fixed - one of the five targets is to ‘be delivery level only
on time and hit deadlines’. Ref 12.3.4, 6.4.1
B. Incorrect. When using PRINCE2 in an agile context it is C. It is straightforward because PRINCE2 provides a lot of specific guidance at every level of
important to plan around features and groups of features. the project
Due to the primary focus of agile being based on flexing what
is being delivered (see Chapter 6) features expressed in the D. It is straightforward because PRINCE2 provides very little specific guidance at every level
form of requirements or user stories represent the of the project
contingency on a project when combining PRINCE2 with agile.
Cost tolerance is set to zero - this ensures that the target of
‘keeping teams stable’ is met. Ref 12.3.4, 6.4.4 Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
C. Correct. When using PRINCE2 in an agile context it is
18 B 3.3b A. Incorrect. In simple terms the synchronization between
important to plan around features and groups of
these two is quite straightforward in that PRINCE2 provides
features. Due to the primary focus of agile being based
very little specific guidance at the delivery/technical level. Ref
on flexing what is being delivered (see Chapter 6)
10.3
features expressed in the form of requirements or user
B. Correct. In simple terms the synchronization between
stories represent the contingency on a project when
these two is quite straightforward in that PRINCE2
combining PRINCE2 with agile. Conversely, time and cost
provides very little specific guidance at the
are not used as contingency and are therefore likely to
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remain stable. Ref 12.3.4
C. Incorrect. In simple terms the synchronization between
D. Incorrect. When using PRINCE2 in an agile context it is
these two is quite straightforward in that PRINCE2 provides
important to plan around features and groups of features.
very little specific guidance at the delivery/technical level.
Due to the primary focus of agile being based on flexing what
However, it does provide a lot of guidance at the project
is being delivered (see Chapter 6) features expressed in the
management and project direction level. Ref 10.3
form of requirements or user stories represent the
D. Incorrect. In simple terms the synchronization between
contingency on a project when combining PRINCE2 with agile.
these two is quite straightforward in that PRINCE2 provides
Risk is not used as contingency. Much of the agile way of
very little specific guidance at the delivery/technical level.
working has been created to address the many risks
However, it does provide a lot of guidance at the project
associated with Waterfall projects – for example, avoiding
management level. Ref 10.3
detailed specifications at the early stages because the details
may change, or delivering early and often to highlight
misunderstandings. Although the agile way of working may 19. What is the primary source of information, with respect to progress?
reduce many common risks (which is one of the reasons for
A. Duration of sprints
its growth in popularity) it does have risk areas of its own. Ref
12.3.4, 13.3.3 B. Updated budgets

C. Delivery of products

D. Flexible resources

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19 C 3.3g A. Incorrect. The frequent delivery of products that meet the be free to handle change dynamically?
appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the primary
source of information with respect to progress and provides A. Only when the change is approved by the change authority
the basis for forecasting future progress. This is as opposed B. When the change is at the detailed level and is within defined tolerances
to tracking time (in the form of sprints) and cost, which are
not suitable as a measure of a project’s progress. Ref tab 8.1 C. Only when the change is approved by the project manager
B. Incorrect. The frequent delivery of products that meet the D. When the change is at the detailed level and is outside defined tolerances
appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the primary
source of information with respect to progress and provides
the basis for forecasting future progress. This is as opposed Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
to tracking time and cost (budgets), which are not suitable as
21 B 3.3f A. Incorrect. Generally speaking, an empowered self-
a measure of a project’s progress. Ref tab 8.1
organizing team working at the delivery level should be free
C. Correct. The frequent delivery of products that meet
to handle change quite dynamically as long as that change is
the appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the
at the detailed level and is within defined tolerances. The
primary source of information with respect to progress
change authority does not need to approve it because it is
and provides the basis for forecasting future progress.
detailed, however a significant change that may impact
Ref tab 8.1
baselines set up at the stage or project level may need to be
D. Incorrect. The frequent delivery of products that meet the
escalated to the project board or change authority. Ref 14.3.3
appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the primary
B. Correct. Generally speaking, an empowered self-
source of information with respect to progress and provides
organizing team working at the delivery level should be
the basis for forecasting future progress. This is as opposed
free to handle change quite dynamically as long as that
to tracking time and cost (often associated with resources),
change is at the detailed level and is within defined
which are not suitable as a measure of a project’s progress.
tolerances. Ref 14.3.3
Ref tab 8.1
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organizing team working at the delivery level should be free
20. In terms of risk, what BEST describes the agile way of working? to handle change quite dynamically as long as that change is
at the detailed level and is within defined tolerances. The
A. It has its own risks
project manager does not need to approve it because it is
B. It has more risk detailed, however a significant change that may impact
baselines set up at the stage or project level may need to be
C. It involves minimal risk
escalated to the project board or change authority. Ref 14.3.3
D. It removes risk D. Incorrect. Generally speaking, an empowered self-
organizing team working at the delivery level should be free
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale to handle change quite dynamically as long as that change is
20 A 3.3e A. Correct. Although the agile way of working may reduce at the detailed level and is within defined tolerances. If it is
many common risks (which is one of the reasons for its outside tolerances, then this would not be acceptable. Ref
growth in popularity) it does have risk areas of its own. 14.3.3
Ref 13.3.3
B. Incorrect. Although the agile way of working may reduce
many common risks it does have risk areas of its own. It is not 22. Which should take place within the 'controlling a stage' process?
fair to make the general comment that it is more risky - this A. A team plan is created by the delivery team
would vary depending on the situation. Ref 13.3.3
C. Incorrect. Although the agile way of working may reduce B. Work is assigned to specific team members
many common risks it does have risk areas of its own. It is not C. Sets of features are delivered in timeboxes
fair to make the general comment that it involves minimal
risk - this would be unusual and would vary depending on the D. The work package is accepted by the team manager
situation. Ref 13.3.3
D. Incorrect. Although the agile way of working may reduce
many common risks it does have risk areas of its own. It is
dangerous to assume that it removes risk altogether because
it does not. Ref 13.3.3

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22 C 3.4d A. Incorrect. The team plan is created as part of the 24 C 3.4c A. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is built upon the concept of flexing
‘managing product delivery’ process, not the ‘controlling a or prioritizing what is delivered. In terms of progress
stage’ process. Ref tab 20.1 reporting the project board should expect there to be more
B. Incorrect. At the delivery level, team members typically emphasis placed on the amount being delivered. Ref 6.1, 18.3
select the next piece of work to be done based on the order B. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is built upon the concept of flexing
decided by the customer subject matter expert (SME) who is or prioritizing what is delivered. In terms of progress
in the delivery team (such as a product owner). As a result, reporting the project board should expect there to be more
work is not typically assigned to specific team members. Ref emphasis placed on the amount being delivered. Ref 6.1, 18.3
19.3.2 C. Correct. In terms of progress reporting the project
C. Correct. Stages are likely to be made up of timeboxes board should expect there to be more emphasis placed
(e.g. one or more releases, containing one or more on the amount being delivered. Ref 18.3
sprints), with the focus being on delivering sets of D. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is built upon the concept of flexing
features, ideally into operational use. Ref 19.3.1 or prioritizing what is delivered. In terms of progress
D. Incorrect. Work packages are accepted by the team reporting the project board should expect there to be more
manager in the ‘managing product delivery’ process, not the emphasis placed on the amount being delivered. Ref 6.1, 18.3
‘controlling a stage’ process. Ref tab 20.1, 20.3.1

25. Which is the BEST way to close a PRINCE2 Agile project?

23. After the 'starting up a project' process, in which process is the Agilometer FIRST used?
A. By organizing a big review of the incremental releases delivered throughout the project
A. Controlling a stage
B. By demonstrating the final product as a surprise to the customer
B. Managing a stage boundary
C. By holding a workshop to review the final release with key stakeholders
C. Managing product delivery
D. By starting to create training and technical documentation at the end of the project
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Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
23 D 3.4b A. Incorrect. As part of the two processes 'starting up a
25 C 3.4g A. Incorrect. Closure workshops may include a review of the
project' and 'initiating a project', the suitability of using agile
final release but it is not a 'big event' due to some releases
needs to be assessed. This is assessed using the Agilometer.
already happening throughout the project. User acceptance
Ref 17.3
testing will be happening regularly throughout the project.
B. Incorrect. As part of the two processes 'starting up a
Ref 22.4.1, 22.3
project' and 'initiating a project', the suitability of using agile
B. Incorrect. A final product demo would be part of the
needs to be assessed. This is assessed using the Agilometer.
closure workshop but it will not come as a surprise to the
Ref 17.3
customer due to the constant customer involvement
C. Incorrect. As part of the two processes 'starting up a
throughout the project, resulting in transparency. Ref 22.4.1
project' and 'initiating a project', the suitability of using agile
C. Correct. Project closure may take a form of a workshop
needs to be assessed. This is assessed using the Agilometer.
where the original baseline is checked in relation to the
Ref 17.3
final outputs and outcomes of the project, and
D. Correct. As part of the two processes 'starting up a
preparation for closure authorization can take place. This
project' and 'initiating a project', the suitability of using
may include a review of the final release. Ref 22.3
agile needs to be assessed. This is assessed using the
D. Incorrect. Training and technical documentation would be
Agilometer. Ref 17.3
finalized as part of closing a project, as it would have been
created iteratively and incrementally throughout the project.
24. What is the focus of the regular reports that are received by the project board? Ref 22.3

A. Off-specifications that have been raised

B. Cost overruns that have been incurred

C. The amount of work being delivered

D. Time delays that have been experienced

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environment are CORRECT? 27 B 3.6a A. Incorrect. Benefit tolerance can fix or flex. Zero tolerance
for the level that is defined as 'minimum viability' in the
1. It should be produced collaboratively with the wider project management team as part of business case. Tolerance may be used above the level that is
a workshop. defined as the 'minimum viability' in the business case. Ref
tab 6.1
2. It should focus on how the end product of the project will deliver the desired outcomes. B. Correct. Benefit tolerance can fix or flex. Zero
3. It should focus on how the benefits will be enabled through iterative development. tolerance for the level that is defined as 'minimum
viability' in the business case. Tolerance may be used
4. It should define the techniques to be used to accommodate the agile ways of above the level that is defined as the 'minimum viability'
communicating. in the business case. Ref tab 6.1
C. Incorrect. Benefit tolerance can fix or flex. Zero tolerance
for the level that is defined as 'minimum viability' in the
A. 1 and 2 business case. Tolerance may be used above the level that is
defined as the 'minimum viability' in the business case. Ref
B. 2 and 3 tab 6.1
C. 3 and 4 D. Incorrect. Benefit tolerance can fix or flex. Zero tolerance
for the level that is defined as 'minimum viability' in the
D. 1 and 4 business case. Tolerance may be used above the level that is
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale defined as the 'minimum viability' in the business case. Ref
tab 6.1
26 A 3.5f A. Correct.
(1) A project product description may be created as part
of a workshop. Ref tab 23.1 28. Which statement about the 'embrace change' target is CORRECT?
(2) A project product description is likely to focus on
A. It ensures that the level of quality is protected
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outcome in preference to just defining a solution. Ref tab B. It is achieved by ensuring that all features are delivered
23.1
C. It is achieved by setting the project baseline at the correct level
B, C, D. Incorrect.
(3) In the benefits management approach there is likely to be D. It gives confidence on the progress of the project
an emphasis on how frequent releases have been planned in
order to enable benefits during the course of the project. Ref Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
tab 23.1 28 C 3.6d A. Incorrect. It is the 'protect the level of quality' target, not
(4) The communication management approach needs to the 'embrace change' target, that ensures that the level of
clearly define the approach regarding common agile quality is protected. Ref 6.4.2
techniques used to communicate. Ref tab 23.1 B. Incorrect. It is the 'accept that the customer does not need
everything' target, not the 'embrace change' target, that does
not delay the project delivering features of low value. Ref
27. Which statement explains the setting of the benefit tolerance for a project in an agile context? 6.4.5
A. Every benefit tolerance should be defined as fixed at zero C. Correct. The 'embrace change' target is achieved by
setting the project baseline at the correct level. Ref 6.4.3
B. Benefit tolerance should be defined, taking into account the 'minimum viability' D. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hitting deadlines' target,
C. Every benefit tolerance should be defined by project assurance not the 'embrace change' target, that gives confidence on the
progress of the project. Ref 6.4.1, tab 6.2
D. Benefit tolerance should be defined as flexible for the 'minimum viability'

29. Which statement explains the target 'keep teams stable' for flexible delivery?

A. It handles change by trading requirements of a similar size

B. It allows the project to deliver early realization of benefits

C. It helps with planning dependencies between projects

D. It avoids the use of extra resources to improve progress within a sprint

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29 D 3.6e A. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'keep 31 D 3.6f A. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the ‘accept
teams stable' target, that accepts that not everything that is that the customer doesn't need everything’ target, that avoids
defined must be delivered. Ref 6.4.5 unnecessary detail early on. Ref 6.4.3
B. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target, not B. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the ‘accept
the 'keep teams stable' target, that allows the project to that the customer doesn't need everything’ target, that
deliver early realization of benefits. Ref 6.4.1 requires a formal change control process. Ref 6.4.3
C. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target, not C. Incorrect. The 'protect the level of quality' target states that
the 'keep teams stable' target, that helps with planning. Ref incomplete documentation can compromise the level of
6.4.1 quality. The 'accept that the customer doesn't need
D. Correct. The 'keep teams stable' target does avoid the everything' target is not achieved by providing incomplete
use of extra people to improve progress within a sprint. documentation; it is achieved by reducing the lower priority
Ref 6.4.4, tab 6.2 features delivered. Ref 6.4.2, 6.4.5
D. Correct. The 'accept that the customer doesn't need
everything' target states that features are the safest area
30. Which statement explains the target 'be on time and hit deadlines' for flexible delivery?
in which to compromise. Ref 6.4.5, tab 6.2
A. It recommends the later phase should be compressed

B. It reduces the likelihood of cost overruns when resources are fixed 32. Which statement about the 'protect the level of quality' target is CORRECT?

C. It leads to lower cost of ownership throughout the life of the product A. It allows change to be handled dynamically

D. It allows for the delivery of a more accurate final product B. It delivers the early realization of benefits

C. It helps engagement with the user community

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale D. It sets the project baseline at the correct level
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30 B 3.6b A. Incorrect. The 'protect the level of quality' target protects
the project from compressing later phase to deliver on time,
not be on time and hit deadlines. Ref 6.4.2 Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
B. Correct. The 'be on time and hit deadlines' target 32 C 3.6c A. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'protect
reduces the likelihood of cost overruns when resources the level of quality' target, that allows change to be handled
are fixed. Ref 6.4.1 dynamically. Ref 6.4.3
C. Incorrect. It is the 'protect the level of quality' target, not B. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hitting deadlines' target,
the 'be on time and hit deadlines’ target, that leads to lower not the 'protect the level of quality' target, that delivers early
cost of ownership throughout the product life. Ref 6.4.2 benefit realization. Ref 6.4.1
D. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'be on C. Correct. The 'protect the level of quality' target leads
time and hit deadlines' target, that allows for the delivery of a to engagement with the user community. Ref 6.4.2
more accurate final product. Ref 6.4.3 D. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'protect
the level of quality' target, that sets the project baseline at the
correct level. Ref 6.4.3
31. Which statement about the 'accept that the customer doesn't need everything' target is

CORRECT?
33. Which term defines the complete list of new features for a project?
A. It is achieved by avoiding unnecessary detail early on
A. Product backlog
B. It requires a formal change control process
B. Baseline
C. It is achieved by providing incomplete documentation
C. Product description
D. It states that features are the safest area to compromise on
D. Acceptance criteria

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33 A 4.1a A. Correct. The prioritized list of new features for a 34 B 4.1b A. Incorrect. Velocity is a description of the rate of progress a
product is called the product backlog or just a backlog. It team is making. For example, if a team is completing 20 user
may be made up of user stories which are structured in a stories per week then this is their velocity and it can be used
way that describes who wants the feature and why. As a to empirically forecast their future rate of progress (assuming
generic term, it can also be associated with a stage, a that the conditions remain the same). Ref glossary
release or a sprint representing the list of product B. Correct. Value is defined as the benefits delivered in
features expected to be delivered at the end of the proportion to the resources put into acquiring them.
respective timebox. Ref 19.3.3, glossary Agile usually refers to ‘value’ whereas PRINCE2 usually
B. Incorrect. The baseline is a reference level against which an refers to ‘benefits’. Although not precisely the same thing
entity is monitored and controlled. Ref glossary the terms are often interchangeable. Ref 9.4.1, glossary
C. Incorrect. Product descriptions can be used C. Incorrect. The acceptance criteria is a prioritized list of
interchangeably with user stories and can be product backlog criteria that the project product must meet before the
items. However, they do not contain a complete list of customer will accept it, i.e. measurable definitions of the
requirements for the entire project. They contain a attributes required for the set of products to be acceptable to
description of the product’s purpose, composition, derivation key stakeholders (PRINCE2 definition). However, acceptance
and quality criteria. It is produced at planning time, as soon criteria are commonly used in agile for assessing whether a
as possible after the need for the product is identified. Ref user story has been completed. Ref glossary
glossary, tab 23.1 D. Incorrect. Vision is the statement of a desired future state.
D. Incorrect. Acceptance criteria are a prioritized list of criteria Ref glossary
that the project product must meet before the customer will
accept it, i.e. measurable definitions of the attributes required
35. What is timeboxing?
for the set of products to be acceptable to key stakeholders
(PRINCE2 definition). The term is commonly used in agile for A. An agile behavior
assessing whether a user story has been completed. Ref
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C. An agile method

34. Which agile term has a similar meaning to the term 'benefits' in PRINCE2? D. An agile value

A. Velocity

B. Value Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

C. Acceptance criteria 35 B 4.1g A. Incorrect. Timeboxing is considered an agile technique, not
a behaviour. Ref tab 2.2
D. Vision B. Correct. Timeboxing is considered an agile technique.
Ref tab 2.2
C. Incorrect. Timeboxing is considered an agile technique, not
a method. Ref tab 2.2
D. Incorrect. Timeboxing is considered an agile technique, not
a value. Ref tab 2.2

36. Which is a CORRECT statement with reference to epics?

A. They are in effect 'super-user stories'

B. They are also called technical user stories

C. They are at the top of the product backlog

D. They are sufficiently understood requirements

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36 A 4.1c A. Correct. Initial customer requirements can initially be 37 A 4.1d A. Correct. Information radiator is a general term used to
quite large or vague. This has given rise to a different describe the use of walls or boards containing
type of user story known as an epic. In effect this is a information that can be readily accessed by people
high-level or ‘super-user’ story that will over time be working on the project. It can contain any information,
broken down into user stories at a level of granularity although it would typically show such things as work to
that the delivery teams can work on. Ref 25.6.1.4, do and how work is progressing. Ref glossary
glossary B. Incorrect. A spike/spiking is a temporary piece of work
B. Incorrect. Technical or non-functional stories describe how used to understand more about a given situation. It may take
a product works in terms of such things as performance or the form of a prototype or some research and is often used
speed. Ref 25.6.1.8 to reduce uncertainty from a technical or customer viewpoint.
C. Incorrect. Epics can appear on a product backlog but they Experiments are similar. Ref glossary
would not appear towards the top, as they would not be C. Incorrect. Retrospectives are regular events that look at
written in sufficient detail. Ref 25.6.1.4 how the process of doing work can be improved. In keeping
D. Incorrect. Epic is a high-level definition of a requirement with the agile concept of ‘inspect and adapt’, these events
that has not yet been sufficiently refined or understood. help teams to continually improve their working practices,
Eventually, it will be refined and broken down into several little by little, over time. An information radiator can simply
user stories/requirements. Ref glossary display the team's working practices but is not primarily used
to inspect and adapt them. Ref glossary
D. Incorrect. A review and an optional demo at the end of a
37. Which describes an information radiator?
sprint or a release provide the opportunity to discuss planned
A. A primary means of displaying progress on a wall for everyone on a project features which were not delivered or those that were but
were not originally planned for the release. The product being
B. A primary means of reducing uncertainty from a technical viewpoint
'demoed' could be static (e.g. a paper design) or dynamic (e.g.
C. A primary means of inspecting and adapting working practices a working prototype). Information radiators are typically used
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to report progress during a sprint or other low-level timebox.
D. A primary means of demonstrating a release to key stakeholders
They may consist of release information but are not used as a
primary means of demonstrating releases. Ref 19.3.3,
glossary

38. Which does NOT describe a Scrum team?

A. It should be a manageable size to ensure efficient coordination of team communication

B. It should be empowered to create a valuable, useful increment every sprint

C. It should be cross-functional, with all the skills necessary to create value each sprint

D. It should include specialist team members who are accountable individually for the

development

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38 D 4.2a A. Incorrect. The Scrum Team is small enough to remain A. A Kanban board
nimble and large enough to complete significant work within
a Sprint, typically 10 or fewer people. In general, smaller B. A burn chart
teams communicate better and are more productive. Ref App C. A sprint backlog
H
B. Incorrect. The entire Scrum team is accountable for D. A user story
creating a valuable, useful increment every sprint. Ref App H Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
C. Incorrect. Scrum teams are cross-functional, meaning the
40 B 4.2f A. Incorrect. A Kanban board is a tool used to visually display
members have all the skills necessary to create value each
the work in the system using a series of columns and possibly
sprint. Ref App H
rows where work items move from left to right. Ref glossary
D. Correct. It is true that the specific skills needed by the
B. Correct. A burn chart is one of the most popular
developers are often broad and will vary with the domain
techniques used in agile environments to display
of work. However, the entire Scrum team is accountable
progress using lines plotted on a graph. Ref 15.4.1, fig 15.1
for creating a valuable, useful increment every sprint. Ref
C. Incorrect. The sprint backlog is composed of the sprint goal
App H
(why), the set of product backlog items selected for the sprint
(what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the
39. How should a workshop ideally be run? increment (how). Ref App H
D. Incorrect. A user story is a tool used to write a requirement
A. Using a neutral facilitator who has no stake in the outcome
in the form of who, what and why. Ref 25.6.1.1, glossary
B. As an unstructured event whenever the need arises

C. Using an agenda that was prepared for a previous workshop 41. Why should Lean Startup be applied to a PRINCE2 project?

D. As a workshop controlled by individuals with strong opinions A. To understand the customer's needs as quickly as possible, even though they may
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Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale B. To document the business justification for a project so that the project board can give its
39 A 4.2e A. Correct. The ideal way to run a workshop is by using a approval to the project
neutral facilitator who has no stake in the outcome. Ref
26.4.1 C. To utilize defined processes, roles and guiding principles to deliver products
B. Incorrect. Preparation including structuring the event, such incrementally throughout the project
as agreeing the agenda and logistics, is essential for a
successful workshop and this can take as long as the D. To 'start with what you do now' and defer commitment to work in order to reduce lead
workshop itself. Ref 26.1.1.1 times
C. Incorrect. One of the preparation steps for a successful
workshop includes preparing an agenda specifically for this
workshop. While the agenda from a previous workshop may
be an input to this preparation, it should still be adapted to
suit the needs of this particular workshop. Ref 26.4.1.1
D. Incorrect. Perhaps the most important area to get right is
the group dynamics. Strong personalities and conflicting
views need to be managed, and this is where a neutral
facilitator is perhaps most valuable. Ref 26.4.1.4

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41 A 4.2b A. Correct. As part of Lean Startup, understanding the A. To review a product that has just been released and make changes to the product
customer’s needs and understanding them quickly is
vital. The ultimate goals are to get a better backlog
understanding of the customer’s needs (bearing in mind B. To agree a plan of activities for the delivery team for the next 24 hours
that they themselves may not know them) and to speed
up this learning. Ref 20.4.2.2 C. To collaboratively agree the work to be completed during the next sprint
B. Incorrect. A business case is used to document the D. To make improvements by reflecting on how well a team worked together in the
justification for the undertaking of any project regardless of
the agile framework used, based on the estimated costs previous sprint
against the anticipated benefits to be gained and offset by
any associated risks. Ref A.2.1
C. Incorrect. It is DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
Method) that is an agile project framework that focuses on 43 D 4.2c A. Incorrect. A release or sprint review is held at the end of a
iterative delivery of business systems through the use of sprint to inspect the product that has just been released
timeboxing and continual business involvement. It has a (increment) and adapt the product backlog. Ref App H, 19.3.3
defined process and a corresponding set of products, roles B. Incorrect. A daily stand-up (stand-up meeting) or daily
and guiding principles. Ref tab 2.1 scrum is a short meeting to assess progress. Typically lasting
D. Incorrect. It is Kanban that is founded on the principle of 15 minutes or less, they involve describing work that has
‘start with what you do now’ and uses deferral of comment to been done, work still to be done and any problems being
reduce lead times. Ref 20.4.1.1 encountered. Ref 4.2.1.4, App H
C. Incorrect. Sprint planning is where the work to be
performed in the Sprint is planned. This plan is created by the
42. What is the recommended way to prepare agile estimates?
collaborative work of the entire Scrum team. Ref App H
A. Using actual estimates of historical work completed by a different team D. Correct. A retrospective involves looking back and
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reflecting on how things went in terms of how a team
B. Using comparative estimates from similar work on a previous project
worked, in order to make improvements to how they
C. Using relative estimates of effort points using the knowledge of the whole team work going forward. Ref 19.4.1

D. Using estimates of the actual time that is forecast to be used in delivering a user story
44. How should the delivery team's working agreements be created?

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale A. By team members collectively developing team guidelines

42 C 4.2g A. Incorrect. When starting to estimate, agile uses relative B. With the approval of the team guidelines from the project manager
estimates (not actual estimates) by harnessing the knowledge
C. With the approval of the team guidelines from the team manager
of the whole team. Estimates from a different team are of
little value in estimating the work of the current team as D. By adopting team guidelines used by other teams without discussion
conditions will not be the same. This would be rationalism as
opposed to empiricism used in agile environments. Ref
12.4.1.1, 12.2.1, 12.4.1.3
B. Incorrect. When starting to estimate, agile uses relative
estimates (not actual estimates) by harnessing the knowledge
of the whole team. Estimates from a different team on a
different project are of little value in estimating the work of
the current team as conditions will not be the same. This
would be rationalism as opposed to empiricism used in agile
environments. Ref 12.4.1.1, 12.2.1
C. Correct. When starting to estimate, agile uses relative
estimates (not actual estimates) by harnessing the
knowledge of the whole team. Ref 12.4.1.1, 12.2.1, 12.4.1.3
D. Incorrect. When starting to estimate, agile uses relative
estimates (not actual estimates) by harnessing the knowledge
of the whole team. Ref 12.4.1.1, 12.2.1

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44 A 4.2h A. Correct. Creating working agreements is a concept that 45 D 4.2d A. Incorrect. An opportunity that may benefit the project is a
is used to evolve the effectiveness of a team that is self- risk and should be recorded in the risk register not as a user
organizing. This is achieved by collectively developing a story. Ref A.25.1
set of team guidelines, or rules, to bring some structure B. Incorrect. A change that can be handled dynamically will be
to how the team works and behaves. Ref 10.5.3 dealt with within the delivery team and would lead to an
B. Incorrect. Creating working agreements is a concept that is amendment of a user story. However, this is not the format
used to evolve the effectiveness of a team that is self- for a user story. Ref 25.5.9, 25.6.1.1, 25.6.1.2
organizing. This is achieved by collectively developing a set of C. Incorrect. The exact format will vary but will be based on
team guidelines, or rules, to bring some structure to how the describing ‘who, what and why?’ For example: As a <role>, I
team works and behaves. The project manager does not want to <function>, so that <benefit>. The system is often
approve this. Ref 10.5.3 used as the role in a technical, rather than a user, story. Ref
C. Incorrect. Creating working agreements is a concept that is 25.6.1.1, 25.6.1.2, 25.6.1.8
used to evolve the effectiveness of a team that is self- D. Correct. The exact format will vary but will be based on
organizing. This is achieved by collectively developing a set of describing ‘who, what and why?’ For example: As a <role>,
team guidelines, or rules, to bring some structure to how the I want to <function>, so that <benefit>. Ref 25.6.1.1,
team works and behaves. The team manager would be a 25.6.1.2
member of the team but as an equal as teams are self-
organizing. The team manager does not approve this. Ref
46. What is indicated if a slider score on the Agilometer is lower than its score on the previous
10.5.3
D. Incorrect. Creating working agreements is a concept that is assessment?
used to evolve the effectiveness of a team that is self-
A. Less control or oversight of that area is needed
organizing. This is achieved by collectively developing a set of
team guidelines, or rules, to bring some structure to how the B. More risk management of that area is needed
team works and behaves. Using guidelines from other teams
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the concept of being self-organizing. Ref 10.5.3, 10.5.3.5 D. More Agilometer sliders should be monitored

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

45. How is a user story typically recorded? 46 B 5.1a A. Incorrect. A slider much further to the right than predicted
A. As an opportunity that may benefit the project could mean that less governance or control is needed in
certain areas. Ref 24.5
B. As a change that should be handled dynamically B. Correct. Any deviation between the prediction and
C. As a <system>, I want to <function>, so that <benefit> reality as perceived by the team would result in a change
to the project management or delivery process. A slider
D. As a <role>, I want to <function>, so that <benefit> that is much further left than predicted is likely to mean
that an area of risk has been created. Ref 24.5
C. Incorrect. When using the Agilometer it is important to see
it as a guide to help you make an informed decision. The
Agilometer itself does not make a decision or offer any
recommendations. Ref 24.4
D. Incorrect. The Agilometer looks at six key areas.
Organizations need to evolve their own Agilometer as they
may need to include factors that are specific to themselves,
representing significant areas of risk and benefit to working
in an agile way. It is best to keep this concept relatively
simple. Too many sliders can cloud the information needed
to answer reasonably simple questions. Ref 24.3, 24.6

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participants are located? 48 A 5.1d A. Correct. The key roles involved in a release plan are
the customer, the project board, the project manager
A. Flexibility on what is delivered and the delivery team. How a product is released,
B. Ability to work iteratively and deliver incrementally gradually over time, will have a direct effect on how
benefits are realized and can have a significant effect on
C. Ease of communication whether or not the project can continue to be justified. It
D. Acceptance of agile is possible that a project needs to realize early benefits in
order to fund later parts of the project. The project board
needs to be fully aware of the significance of release
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale planning. It is not something that just concerns the
people working at the delivery level. Ref 27.2.1
47 C 5.1a A. Incorrect. Flexibility on what is delivered: Stakeholders are
B. Incorrect. How a product is released, gradually over time,
very comfortable with the fact that change is inevitable and
will have a direct effect on how benefits are realized and can
needs to happen in order to converge on a product. This will
have a significant effect on whether or not the project can
not impact on how closely the project's participants need to
continue to be justified. It is possible that a project needs to
be located. Ref 24.7.1
realize early benefits in order to fund later parts of the
B. Incorrect. Ability to work iteratively and deliver
project. The project board needs to be fully aware of the
incrementally: It is very easy to deliver benefit to the
significance of release planning. It is not something that just
customer by regular partial deliveries of the final product. It is
concerns the people working at the delivery level. Ref 27.2.1
also very easy to work iteratively in the sense that products
C. Incorrect. How a product is released, gradually over time,
and understanding can be refined interactively by the
will have a direct effect on how benefits are realized and can
frequent delivery of formal and informal deliverables. There
have a significant effect on whether or not the project can
is a desire to learn, experiment and explore (and fail!) as well
continue to be justified. It is possible that a project needs to
as an overarching feeling of ‘think big; start small’. Ref 24.7.4
realize early benefits in order to fund later parts of the
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project. The project board needs to be fully aware of the
very easy amongst all parties involved. The environment
significance of release planning. It is not something that just
is ‘communication rich’ with a lot of face-to-face
concerns the people working at the delivery level. Ref 27.2.1
interaction, and visual information is readily available in
D. Incorrect. How a product is released, gradually over time,
such forms as prototypes and models. Retrieval of
will have a direct effect on how benefits are realized and can
information is also easy in order to reference knowledge,
have a significant effect on whether or not the project can
information or data that is either historical or current.
continue to be justified. It is possible that a project needs to
An example behaviour is a high level of co-location. Ref
realize early benefits in order to fund later parts of the
24.7.3
project. The project board needs to be fully aware of the
D. Incorrect. Acceptance of agile: All stakeholders closely
significance of release planning. It is not something that just
involved are fully aware of the behaviours, concepts and
concerns the people working at the delivery level. Ref 27.2.1
techniques of working in an agile way. They have been
trained and have experience. They are not only happy to
work in this way but they prefer it and understand the 49. Which is an objective of the rich communication focus area?
advantages that it brings. Peripheral stakeholders are also
A. To replace documentation with verbal communication
aware of the need to carry out their roles in an ‘agile friendly’
way. Ref 24.7.6 B. To use as many communication channels as possible

C. To reduce the influence of dominant team members

48. Who should be involved in establishing release plans?
D. To enable team members to work more effectively
A. The customer, the project board, the project manager and the delivery team

B. The agile coach, the project board, the project manager and the delivery team

C. The customer, the project board, the project manager and a facilitator

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49 D 5.1c A. Incorrect. The type and frequency of communication need 50 D 5.1b A. Incorrect. The delivery team needs the correct skill set and
to be agreed by the project management team and the level experience regardless of which prioritization approach is
of formality agreed. It needs to be understood when informal selected. Requirements prioritization is an essential part of
channels are appropriate (e.g. a regular one-to-one meeting using PRINCE2 in an agile environment and is at the heart of
that is not recorded) and when there is a need to formally how it works. Continual prioritization of what is being
record decisions (e.g. that may be needed for auditing delivered and the work being done enables deadlines to be
purposes). This should be recorded in the communications hit and the quality level to be protected. Ref 25.5
management strategy. Ref 26.3.1 B. Incorrect. Functional and non-functional requirements are
B. Incorrect. One of the most effective ways to improve not a factor for selecting a prioritization approach. Generally
communication is to use the right vehicle for conveying a speaking MoSCoW would be the default approach, as it
message at the right time. Effective communication needs to specifically addresses situations where work is time-bound
be organized and planned. Many channels in themselves will and finite such as when working on a project, or in a timebox.
not improve interactions. Ref 26.3.1, 26.3.3 Ref 25.5.1
C. Incorrect. One of the most effective ways to improve C. Incorrect. The total number of requirements is not a factor
communication is to use the right vehicle for conveying a for selecting a prioritization approach. MoSCoW typically
message at the right time. Effective communication needs to works at higher levels and over longer timescales where
be organized and planned. Ref 26.3.1, 26.3.3 requirements may be grouped by function and dependencies
D. Correct. The purpose of the rich communications focus exist between these functions. Ordering primarily works at a
area is to help avoid many of the communication lower level (or task level) where certain technical activities are
problems that can occur on a project, and explain the taking place. Ref 25.5.1
various ways in which information and knowledge can D. Correct. With respect to product delivery, there are
pass between project stakeholders in the most effective two approaches to prioritization that are frequently used
way. Ref 26.1 when working in an agile way, Moscow and ordering (1, 2,
3 ... n). It is important to use the correct approach in the
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correct situation because these do not work in the same
50. Which factor defines whether MoSCoW or an 'ordering' approach to requirements
way. MoSCoW typically works at higher levels and over
prioritization should be followed? longer timescales where requirements may be grouped
by function and dependencies exist between these
A. The skill set and experience of the delivery team
functions. Ordering primarily works at a lower level (or
B. The balance between functional and non-functional requirements task level) where certain technical activities are taking
place. Ref 25.5.1
C. The total number of requirements to be prioritized

D. The requirement of the natural grouping of dependencies

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Sample Paper 2: 2 A 1.2f A. Correct. The purpose of the change theme is to
Question Booklet with Answers and Rationales identify, assess and control any potential and approved
changes to the baseline. Ref tab 5.1
B. Incorrect. Change is allowed throughout the life of the
1. Which describes a PRINCE2 principle? project, it just has to be managed and controlled. The change
theme describes how project management assesses and acts
A. It should be tailored to suit the project's size, capability and risk
upon issues which have a potential impact on any of the
B. It should value responding to change more than following a plan baseline aspects of the project (its plans and completed
products). Issues may be unanticipated general problems,
C. It should implement iterative feedback loops
requests for change or instances of quality failure. Ref tab 5.1
D. It should apply the concept of build-measure-learn C. Incorrect. The purpose of the risk theme is to identify,
assess and control uncertainty and as a result, improve the
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale ability of the project to succeed. Ref tab 5.1
1 A 1.1g A. Correct. ‘Tailor to suit the project environment, size, D. Incorrect. Change is allowed throughout the life of the
complexity, importance, capability and risk’ is a PRINCE2 project, it just has to be managed and controlled. The change
principle. Ref 5.2, tab 7.1 theme describes how project management assesses and acts
B. Incorrect. This is part of the agile manifesto; it is not a upon issues which have a potential impact on any of the
PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.1, tab 7.1, fig 2.1 baseline aspects of the project (its plans and completed
C. Incorrect. This is a core practice of the Kanban Method; it is products). Issues may be unanticipated general problems,
not a PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.7.2, tab 7.1, 20.4.1.2 requests for change or instances of quality failure. Ref tab 5.1
D. Incorrect. This is one of the five principles of Lean Startup;
it is not a PRINCE2 principle. Ref E.9, tab 7.1, 20.4.2
3. Which is a purpose of the 'closing a project' process?

A. To produce the stage plan for the activities in the final stage
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A. To assess how possible changes will impact the baselined aspects of the project B. To confirm that all the project benefits have been achieved

B. To ensure that the project delivers to the baseline specified during project initiation C. To establish that nothing further is required from the project

C. To assess and control the uncertainty surrounding the baselined products D. To agree what is required for accepting and executing project work

D. To establish mechanisms to prevent changes to the baselined aspects of the project Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
3 C 1.3g A. Incorrect. The 'managing a stage boundary' process will
plan the next stage. Closure activities should be planned as
part of the stage plan for the final management stage. Ref fig
21.1
B. Incorrect. Some project benefits are likely to be achieved
after project closure. Ref fig 9.1
C. Correct. The purpose of the 'closing a project' process
is to provide a fixed point at which acceptance for the
project product is confirmed, and to recognize that
objectives set out in the original project initiation
documentation have been achieved (or approved
changes to the objectives have been achieved), or that
the project has nothing more to contribute. Ref 22.1
D. Incorrect. The purpose of the 'managing product delivery'
process is to control the link between the project manager
and the team manager(s), by agreeing requirements on
accepting, executing and delivering project work. Ref 20.1

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1. Team member. 1. Producing a project result that can achieve the defined benefits.

2. Project manager. 2. Running the project within time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefit tolerances.

3. Senior supplier. 3. Representing the interests of those using the project's products.

4. Team manager. 4. Acting as the ultimate decision maker for the project.

A. 1 and 2 A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3 B. 2 and 3

C. 3 and 4 C. 3 and 4

D. 1 and 4 D. 1 and 4

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

4 D 1.4g D. Correct. 5 A 1.5e A. Correct.
(1) A work package is a set of information about one or (1) The project manager is responsible for the project
more required products collated by the project manager producing a result capable of achieving the benefits
to pass responsibility for work or delivery formally to a defined in the business case. Ref tab B.1
team manager or team member. Ref A.26.1 (2) The project manager has the authority to run the
(4) A work package is a set of information about one or project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the project
more required products collated by the project manager board within the constraints laid down by them. The
to pass responsibility for work or delivery formally to a project manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that
team manager or team member. Ref A.26.1 the project produces the required products within the
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A, B, C. Incorrect. specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and
(2) A work package is a set of information about one or more benefits. Ref tab B.1
required products collated by the project manager to pass B, C, D. Incorrect.
responsibility for work or delivery formally to a team (3) The senior user(s) is responsible for specifying the needs
manager or team member. Ref A.26.1 of those who will use the project’s products, for user liaison
(3) The senior supplier is not passed responsibility for work or with the project management team, and for monitoring that
delivery. A work package is a set of information about one or the solution will meet those needs within the constraints of
more required products collated by the project manager to the business case in terms of quality, functionality and ease
pass responsibility for work or delivery formally to a team of use. Ref tab B.1
manager or team member. Ref A.26.1 (4) The executive is the ultimate decision maker and is
supported in the decision-making by the senior user and
senior supplier. Ref tab B.1

6. Which context BEST suits the use of PRINCE2 Agile?

A. A few small routine improvements are required

B. The work scope is complex and difficult to deliver

C. The work will be carried out by an operational team

D. There is a degree of certainty to the work required

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6 B 2.1a A. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on projects. A. How to choose which agile behaviours to incorporate
Routine ongoing work is referred to as ‘business as usual’
(BAU) and covers such areas as ongoing product B. How to decide if the PRINCE2 method is appropriate for a specific project
development, product maintenance and continual C. How to map the common agile roles to the PRINCE2 project management team
improvement. Ref 1.2
B. Correct. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on structure
projects. A project addresses a specific problem, D. How to select the most appropriate agile framework to use
opportunity or change that is sufficiently difficult that it
cannot be handled as BAU. Ref 1.2, 1.2.2 Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
C. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on projects. 8 C 2.3a A. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile can incorporate any agile
A project is a temporary situation where a team is assembled behaviour. It is not the case that only certain behaviours can
to address a specific problem, opportunity or change that is be incorporated. Ref 3.5, 2.2.2
sufficiently difficult that it cannot be handled as BAU. Ref 1.2,
1.2.2 B. Incorrect. PRINCE2 is suitable for any project. PRINCE2
D. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is only suitable for use on Agile provides guidance on how to tailor PRINCE2. Ref 3.5, 1.1,
projects. A degree of uncertainty is a characteristic of project
1.2
work. Having a degree of certainty is a characteristic of BAU.
Ref 1.2, tab 1.1
C. Correct. PRINCE2 Agile provides guidance on tailoring
PRINCE2 in an agile context and covers 'how to map the
7. Which agile framework is lightweight and helps teams generate value, using an iterative common agile roles to the PRINCE2 project management
timeboxed approach? team structure.' Ref 3.5

A. Lean D. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile does not provide guidance on

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B. Lean Startup how to select the most appropriate agile framework. All
frameworks (approaches) can be to used with PRINCE2 if
C. Kanban
applied appropriately. Ref 3.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2
D. Scrum

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

7 D 2.2c A. Incorrect. Lean is an approach that focuses on improving 9. Which describes PRINCE2 Agile, according to the eight guidance points?
processes by maximizing value through eliminating waste
(such as wasted time and effort). Ref tab 2.1 A. It assumes that the outputs will relate to IT systems
B. Incorrect. Lean Startup was originally an approach to B. It requires that the project is relatively small and simple
creating and managing start-up companies, but now applied
to any business, to help them deliver products to customers C. It requires that the project has high levels of uncertainty
quickly. Ref tab 2.1 D. It is suitable for use on any project, if appropriately tailored
C. Incorrect. Kanban is a way to improve flow and provoke
system improvement through visualization and controlling
work in progress. Ref tab 2.1
D. Correct. Scrum is an iterative timeboxed approach to
product delivery this is described as ‘a lightweight
framework that helps people, teams and organizations
generate value through adaptive solutions for complex
problems’. App H

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9 D 2.3a A. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is for any project and not just for 10 D 2.4d D. Correct.
IT projects. PRINCE2 Agile does not see working in an agile (1) This is true because the supplier representative
way as a binary condition (i.e. you either are or you are not communicates guidance on areas of technical
working in an agile way). It always sees agile as a question of compliance. Ref tab B.2
how much (or how little) it can be used according to the (4) This is true because the supplier representative
situation that exists. For example, it can be used on an IT provides support on releasing into operational use when
project but the project can also include non-IT related needed. Ref tab B.2
outputs. Ref tab 3.4, 3.6 A, B, C. Incorrect.
B. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is for any project and not just for (2) This is false because the supplier subject matter expert
IT projects. PRINCE2 Agile does not see working in an agile performs initial technical assurance, not the supplier
way as a binary condition (i.e. you either are or you are not representative. Ref tab B.2
working in an agile way). It always sees agile as a question of (3) This is false because the customer subject matter expert
how much (or how little) it can be used according to the consolidate and communicate the views of the customer, not
situation that exists. Therefore, it can be used in simple the supplier representative. Ref tab B.2
projects but also in complex projects. Ref tab 3.4, 3.6
C. Incorrect. PRINCE2 Agile is for any project and not just for
11. How is the 'focus on products' principle applied in an agile context?
IT projects. PRINCE2 Agile does not see working in an agile
way as a binary condition (i.e. you either are or you are not A. By flexing what is delivered to make it easier to stay in control
working in an agile way). It always sees agile as a question of
B. By using the Agilometer to assess the risks associated with delivery
how much (or how little) it can be used according to the
situation that exists. Therefore, it can be used in projects with C. By using shorter stages to produce the product in an innovative way
high degrees of uncertainty but also in less risky projects. Ref
D. By using the inspect and adapt technique to continually receive feedback
tab 3.4, 3.6
D. Correct. PRINCE2 Agile is for any project, not just for IT Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
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projects. PRINCE2 Agile does not see working in an agile 11 A 3.1.f A. Correct. The 'focus on products' principle flexes what is
way as a binary condition (i.e. you either are or you are delivered to make it easier to stay in control of the
not working in an agile way). It always sees agile as a project. Ref tab 7.1
question of how much (or how little) it can be used B. Incorrect. The 'tailor to suit the project' principle uses an
according to the situation that exists. Ref tab 3.4, 3.6 agile assessment tool (Agilometer) to assess the risks
associated with delivery, not the 'focus on products' principle.
10. Which two statements about the supplier representative are CORRECT? Ref tab 7.1
C. Incorrect. The 'manage by stages' principle implements
1. They communicate guidance on areas of technical compliance. shorter stages to ensure control is maintained when an
2. They perform initial technical assurance. innovative product is produced, not the 'focus on products'
principle. Ref tab 7.1
3. They consolidate and communicate the views of the customer. D. Incorrect. The 'learn from experience' principle uses the
4. They provide support on releasing into operational use when needed. inspect and adapt technique to continually feedback and
ensure the project delivers value, not the 'focus on products'
principle. Ref tab 7.1
A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3 12. Which statement explains how the 'manage by exception' principle is applied in an agile

C. 3 and 4 context?

D. 1 and 4 A. It supports the 'inspect and adapt' technique

B. It empowers people to self-organize and stay in control

C. It supports many short stages in situations of high uncertainty

D. It prioritizes quality criteria at product level

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12 B 3.1.e A. Incorrect. The 'learn from experience' principle, not the 14 B 3.2.e A. Incorrect. 'Self-organization', not 'exploration', uses the
'manage by exception' principle, supports the technique people closest to the work as they know best how to get the
inspect and adapt. Ref tab 7.1 work done. Ref 7.4.4
B. Correct. The 'manage by exception' principle is at the B. Correct. 'Exploration' uses learning to improve the
heart of empowering people to self-organize and stay in products produced by the project, through iterative
control. Ref tab 7.1 feedback loops. Ref 7.4.5
C. Incorrect. The 'manage by stages' principle, not the C. Incorrect. 'Rich communication', encourages people to use
'manage by exception' principle, supports in situations of high the most effective channel to communicate, not 'exploration'.
uncertainty the use of many short stages. Ref tab 7.1 Ref 7.4.3
D. Incorrect. The 'focus on products' principle, not the D. Incorrect. 'Transparency', gets more information out in the
'manage by exception' principle, prioritizes quality criteria open so everyone knows the situation, not 'exploration'. Ref
and quality tolerances. Ref tab 7.1 7.4.1
15. In an agile context, who is accountable for managing risks at the delivery level?

A. The project manager

13. Which statement explains the PRINCE2 Agile behaviour of 'self-organization'?
B. The team manager
A. It enables information to pass freely in a culture of commitment
C. The project board
B. It seeks out feedback from stakeholders collaboratively
D. The project team
C. It helps to create mutual respect throughout the project

D. It allows everyone to know the situation and there are no surprises

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

13 C 3.2.d A. Incorrect. 'Rich communication', not 'self-organization',
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commitment. Ref 7.4.3
B. Incorrect. 'Exploration', seeks out feedback from
stakeholders collaboratively, not 'self-organization'. Ref 7.4.5
C. Correct. 'Self-organization' creates mutual respect on
the project. Ref 7.4.4
D. Incorrect. 'Transparency', ensures that everyone knows the
situation and there are no surprises, not 'self-organization'.
Ref 7.4.1

14. Which statement explains the PRINCE2 Agile behaviour of 'exploration'?

A. It uses the people closest to the work as they know best how to get the work done

B. It promotes the use of learning to improve the products produced by the project

C. It encourages people to use the most effective channel to communicate

D. It displays progress information so everyone knows the situation

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15 B 3.3.e A. Incorrect. It is the responsibility of the role that is A. Software
managing the team (i.e. the team manager) to manage risk at
the delivery level, and the responsibility of the role managing B. Manufacturing
the project (i.e. the project manager) to manage risk at the C. Economics
project level. That does not mean to say that the team-based
approach to risk management is no longer needed. The D. Mathematics
opposite is the case in that when using PRINCE2 with agile the Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
whole team should look out for risks and take ownership of
16 A 3.3.c A. Correct. The terms are mostly used in the software
risks when appropriate, but ultimately the accountability for
domain. Ref tab 11.2, 11.3.4
managing them lies with the person managing the team
B. Incorrect. The terms are mostly used in the software
and/or managing the project. This is not the responsibility of
domain. Ref tab 11.2
the project manager. Ref 13.3
C. Incorrect. The terms are mostly used in the software
B. Correct. It is the responsibility of the role that is
domain. Ref tab 11.2
managing the team (i.e. the team manager) to manage
D. Incorrect. The terms are mostly used in the software
risk at the delivery level, and the responsibility of the
domain. Ref tab 11.2
role managing the project (i.e. the project manager) to
manage risk at the project level. That does not mean to
say that the team-based approach to risk management is 17. Which statement about the PRINCE2 Agile business case is CORRECT, when describing best-
no longer needed. The opposite is the case in that when
case and worst-case scenarios?
using PRINCE2 with agile the whole team should look out
for risks and take ownership of risks when appropriate, A. It is likely that detailed requirements can be mapped directly to the business case
but ultimately the accountability for managing them lies
B. It is unlikely that detailed requirements can be mapped directly to the business
with the person managing the team and/or managing the
project. Ref 13.3 case
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C. Incorrect. It is the responsibility of the role that is
C. It is unlikely that high-level requirements can be mapped directly to the business case
managing the team (i.e. the team manager) to manage risk at
the delivery level, and the responsibility of the role managing D. It is unlikely that intermediate-level requirements can be mapped directly to the business
the project (i.e. the project manager) to manage risk at the
case
project level. That does not mean to say that the team-based
approach to risk management is no longer needed. The
opposite is the case in that when using PRINCE2 with agile the
whole team should look out for risks and take ownership of
risks when appropriate, but ultimately the accountability for
managing them lies with the person managing the team
and/or managing the project. This is not the responsibility of
the project board. Ref 13.3
D. Incorrect. It is the responsibility of the role that is
managing the team (i.e. the team manager) to manage risk at
the delivery level, and the responsibility of the role managing
the project (i.e. the project manager) to manage risk at the
project level. That does not mean to say that the team-based
approach to risk management is no longer needed. The
opposite is the case in that when using PRINCE2 with agile the
whole team should look out for risks and take ownership of
risks when appropriate, but ultimately the accountability for
managing them lies with the person managing the team
and/or managing the project. This is not the responsibility of
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17 B 3.3.a A. Incorrect. One way to present a business case is to 18 B 3.3.d A. Incorrect. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that
describe best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the the further you look into the future the more uncertainty
number of features that are planned to be delivered. These there is. This leads to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’
scenarios can only be calculated when using high-level or whereby a plan for the next two weeks would be quite
(perhaps) intermediate-level requirements. It is unlikely that detailed and whereas a plan for the next 12 months would be
detailed requirements can be mapped directly to the much less detailed. Empirical planning can relate to either of
business case. Ref 9.3 these plans. It is the idea of planning based on past evidence.
B. Correct. One way to present a business case is to Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3
describe best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate B. Correct. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise
to the number of features that are planned to be that the further you look into the future the more
delivered. These scenarios can only be calculated when uncertainty there is. This means that longer-term
using high-level or (perhaps) intermediate-level estimation will need an increasing margin of error
requirements. It is unlikely that detailed requirements compared with shorter-term estimation. This leads to the
can be mapped directly to the business case. Ref 9.3 use of the term ‘planning horizon’ whereby a plan for the
C. Incorrect. One way to present a business case is to next two weeks would be quite detailed and have a
describe best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the relatively low margin of error, whereas a plan for the
number of features that are planned to be delivered. These next 12 months would be much less detailed and have a
scenarios can only be calculated when using high-level or relatively high margin of error. Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3
(perhaps) intermediate-level requirements. It is unlikely that C. Incorrect. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that
detailed requirements can be mapped directly to the the further you look into the future the more uncertainty
business case. Ref 9.3 there is. This leads to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’
D. Incorrect. One way to present a business case is to whereby a plan for the next two weeks would be quite
describe best-case and worst-case scenarios that relate to the detailed and whereas a plan for the next 12 months would be
number of features that are planned to be delivered. These much less detailed. Rationalism is where reasoning or logic is
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scenarios can only be calculated when using high-level or used to make predictions and plan what should happen.
(perhaps) intermediate-level requirements. It is unlikely that Rationalism is not used in PRINCE2 Agile. Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3,
detailed requirements can be mapped directly to the 12.2.1
business case. Ref 9.3 D. Incorrect. Both agile and PRINCE2 accept the premise that
the further you look into the future the more uncertainty
there is. This leads to the use of the term ‘planning horizon’
18. Which term does PRINCE2 Agile use when reducing uncertainty by planning for two weeks
whereby a plan for the next two weeks would be quite
rather than twelve months? detailed and whereas a plan for the next 12 months would be
much less detailed. Planning poker is a planning technique
A. Empiricism
that can relate to either of these plans. Ref 12.3.3, fig 12.3
B. Planning horizon

C. Rationalism 19. Which BEST describes how both PRINCE2 and agile see change?

D. Planning poker A. Unwelcome

B. Avoidable

C. Inevitable

D. Desirable

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19 C 3.3.f A. Incorrect. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable. A. It has been planned into a sprint
It may or may not be welcome change. Ref 14.3
B. Incorrect. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable. B. It has been delivered to budget
It will never be avoidable because projects are complicated. C. It has met the acceptance criteria
Ref 14.3
C. Correct. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as D. It has used the right number of resources
inevitable. Ref 14.3 Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
D. Incorrect. Both PRINCE2 and agile see change as inevitable.
21 C 3.3.g A. Incorrect. The frequent delivery of products that meet the
It may or may not be desirable change. Ref 14.3
appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the primary
source of information with respect to progress. Planning into
20. Where there is only one delivery team involved, which statement BEST describes the a sprint does not provide enough information on its own to
assess progress. Ref tab 8.1
synchronization of PRINCE2 and agile roles?
B. Incorrect. The frequent delivery of products that meet the
A. The alignment of common agile roles is less obvious appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the primary
source of information with respect to progress. Delivering to
B. The alignment of common agile roles should be easy
budget does not provide enough information on its own to
C. The alignment of common agile roles should be avoided assess progress. Ref tab 8.1
C. Correct. The frequent delivery of products that meet
D. The alignment of common agile roles is impossible
the appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale primary source of information with respect to progress.
20 B 3.3.b A. Incorrect. When the size/scale of the work is small and Ref tab 8.1
there is typically one team, then the ease of the D. Incorrect. The frequent delivery of products that meet the
synchronization would probably be straightforward. The appropriate acceptance criteria/quality criteria is the primary
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project manager and team manager roles are combined. The
most common agile roles should be aligned easily. Ref tab the right number of resources does not provide enough
10.1 information on its own to assess progress. Ref tab 8.1
B. Correct. When the size/scale of the work is small and
there is typically one team, then the ease of the 22. In which process should the project manager FIRST assess the suitability of using agile?
synchronization would probably be straightforward. The
project manager and team manager roles are combined. A. Controlling a stage
The most common agile roles should be aligned easily. B. Starting up a project
Ref tab 10.1
C. Incorrect. When the size/scale of the work is small and C. Initiating a project
there is typically one team, then the ease of the D. Managing a stage boundary
synchronization would probably be straightforward. The
project manager and team manager roles are combined. The
most common agile roles should be aligned easily. The
alignment of agile roles should never be avoided. Ref tab 10.1
D. Incorrect. When the size/scale of the work is small and
there is typically one team, then the ease of the
synchronization would probably be straightforward. The
project manager and team manager roles are combined. The
most common agile roles should be aligned easily. Ref tab
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22 B 3.4.a A. Incorrect. The suitability of using agile needs to be A. To review the cost incurred
assessed for the first time as part of the two processes
'starting up a project' and 'initiating a project'. This is B. To review the amount delivered
assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed C. To review the time spent
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way, during
the initiation stage. It is not done for the first time in the D. To review the risks closed
'controlling a stage' process. Ref 17.3, 24.2 Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
B. Correct. The suitability of using agile needs to be
24 B 3.4.f A. Incorrect. In the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process,
assessed for the first time as part of the two processes
review of the cost incurred is not as important as that of the
'starting up a project' and 'initiating a project'. This is
amount delivered until that point. Ref 21.3, 21.4
assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed
B. Correct. Tailoring guidance that may be appropriate to
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way,
the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process includes
during the initiation stage. Ref 17.3, 24.2
reviewing how much is being delivered (and the quality of
C. Incorrect. The suitability of using agile needs to be
it) compared with what had been planned. Throughout
assessed for the first time as part of the two processes
the stage the frequent delivery of products in an iterative
'starting up a project' and 'initiating a project'. This is
and incremental style will mean that it will be clear how
assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed
many features have been delivered and their level of
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way, during
quality. This will give a clearer indication of progress than
the initiation stage. Ref 17.3, 24.2
information relating to time and cost. Ref 21.3, 21.4
D. Incorrect. The suitability of using agile needs to be
C. Incorrect. In the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process,
assessed for the first time as part of the two processes
review of the time spent is not as important as that of the
'starting up a project' and 'initiating a project'. This is
amount delivered until that point. Ref 21.3, 21.4
assessed using the Agilometer. It is specifically assessed
D. Incorrect. Review of the risks closed may happen as part of
during pre-project and again, in a more detailed way, during
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the initiation stage. It is not done for the first time in the
process, this is not as important as the review of the amount
'managing a stage boundary' process. Ref 17.3, 24.2
delivered until that point. Ref 21.3, 21.4

23. Which process provides the vital link between agile and PRINCE2?
25. Which process informs programme management of the value that agile brings to delivering
A. Starting up a project
products?
B. Managing a stage boundary
A. Starting up a project
C. Managing product delivery
B. Initiating a project
D. Initiating a project
C. Closing a project
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale D. Directing a project
23 C 3.4.e A. Incorrect. It is the 'managing product delivery' process that
is the linking process of PRINCE2 and agile, not the 'starting
up a project' process. Ref 20.3
B. Incorrect. It is the 'managing product delivery' process that
is the linking process of PRINCE2 and agile, not the 'managing
a stage boundary' process. Ref 20.3
C. Correct. When combining PRINCE2 with agile, the
'managing product delivery' process needs to be seen as
the linking process. It is the glue that joins together
project management (where PRINCE2 provides lots of
guidance) with product delivery (where agile provides
lots of guidance). Ref 20.3
D. Incorrect. It is the 'managing product delivery' process that
is the linking process of PRINCE2 and agile, not the 'initiating
a project' process. Ref 20.3

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25 D 3.4.c A. Incorrect. Although the ‘starting up a project’ process is 26 B 3.5.g B. Correct.
used by the corporate, programme management and the (2) A work package is a formal interface but would
customer to trigger the project work, it is the ‘directing a typically be carried out in a collaborative way and
project’ process that works like an interface between them negotiated by the project manager and team manager
and the project, throughout the duration of the project. Ref and perhaps with the delivery team as well. Ref tab 23.1
18.1, 18.3, fig 17.1 (3) A work package should be defined in such a way as to
B. Incorrect. Corporate, programme management and the create a safe boundary of control, whilst at the same
customer have an interface to the project through the time creating the space for the delivery team to create
'directing a project' process (not initiating a project process). the product in the most effective way through self-
Using the process, they should understand the rationale organizing. Ref tab 23.1
behind agile and how it delivers project’s products and A, C, D. Incorrect.
benefits. Ref 18.1, 18.3, fig 17.2 (1) It is the risk register that may contain risks identified by
C. Incorrect. Corporate, programme management or the the agile risk assessment. Ref tab 23.3
customer have an interface to the project through the (4) It is the checkpoint report that may be replaced by a daily
'directing a project' process (not closing a project process). stand-up, attended by the project manager. Ref tab 23.3
Using the process, they should understand the rationale
behind agile and how it delivers project’s products and
27. Which statement BEST explains the target 'embrace change' for flexible delivery?
benefits. Ref 18.1, 18.3, fig 22.1
D. Correct. Corporate, programme management or the A. It delivers an early realization of benefits
customer have an interface to the project through the
B. It checks that the customer needs everything they have asked for
'directing a project' process. Using the process, they
should understand the rationale behind agile and how it C. It allows for a more accurate final product
delivers the project’s products and benefits. Ref 18.1,
D. It leads to a lower cost of ownership throughout the life of the product
18.3, fig 18.1
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26. Which statements about the typical tailoring of a work package in an agile environment are 27 C 3.6.d A. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target, not
the 'embrace change' target, that delivers an early realization
CORRECT? of benefits. Ref 6.4.1
1. It should be used to record risks identified as part of the Agilometer assessment. B. Incorrect. It is the 'accept that the customer does not need
everything' target, not the 'embrace change' target, that
2. It should be negotiated collaboratively with the team manager and delivery team. accepts that not everything that is defined must be delivered.
3. It should be defined to give the delivery team enough space to self-organize. Ref 6.4.5
C. Correct. The 'embrace change' target allows for a more
4. It should be replaced by a daily stand-up attended by the project manager. accurate final product. Ref 6.4.3, tab 6.2
D. Incorrect. It is the 'protect the level of quality' target, not
the 'embrace change' target, that leads to a lower cost of
A. 1 and 2 ownership throughout the life of a product. Ref 6.4.2, tab 6.2
B. 2 and 3

C. 3 and 4 28. Which statement summarizes the setting of the time tolerance for a project in an agile

D. 1 and 4 context?

A. Time tolerance is flexed

B. Time tolerance can be fixed or flexed

C. Time tolerance can be fixed and flexed

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28 D 3.6.a A. Incorrect. Time tolerance is fixed at zero tolerance for extra 30 C 3.6.e A. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'keep
time on all levels of plan. Ref tab 6.1 teams stable' target, that allows for a more accurate final
B. Incorrect. Time tolerance is fixed at zero tolerance for extra product. Ref 6.4.3
time on all levels of plan. Ref tab 6.1 B. Incorrect. It is the 'protect the level of quality' target, not
C. Incorrect. Time tolerance is fixed at zero tolerance for extra the 'keep teams stable' target, that ensures that the support
time on all levels of plan. Ref tab 6.1 teams have appropriate training. Ref 6.4.2
D. Correct. Time tolerance is fixed at zero tolerance for C. Correct. The 'keep teams stable' target allows for team
extra time on all levels of plan. Ref tab 6.1 members to change if necessary, as the needs of the
project changes. Ref 6.4.4, tab 6.2
D. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'keep
29. Which statement BEST explains the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target for flexible delivery?
teams stable' target, that encourages the customer to raise
A. It allows the project to deliver early realization of benefits new ideas. Ref 6.4.3

B. It supports the trading of requirements with others of a similar size

31. Which statement about the 'accept that the customer doesn't need everything' target is
C. It avoids the use of extra people to improve progress within a sprint
CORRECT?
D. It maintains the activities that ensure the level of quality
A. It is achieved by swapping features for others of a similar size
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
29 A 3.6.b A. Correct. The 'be on time and hit deadlines' target B. It is achieved by setting the project baseline at the correct level
allows the project to deliver early realization of benefits. C. It encourages the customer to raise new ideas
Ref 6.4.1
B. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'be on D. It prioritizes the features that the customer really wants
time and hit deadlines' target, that supports the trading of Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
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31 D 3.6.f A. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the 'accept
C. Incorrect. It is the 'keep teams stable' target, not the 'be on
that the customer doesn't need everything' target, that swaps
time and hit deadlines' target, that avoids the use of extra
features for other of a similar size. Ref 6.4.3
people to improve progress within a sprint. Ref 6.4.4
B. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the
D. Incorrect. It is the 'protect the level of quality' target, not
'accepting that the customer doesn't need everything' target,
the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target, that ensures
that is achieved by setting the project baseline at the correct
projects do not reduce the activities that ensure the quality
level. Ref 6.4.3
level is met. Ref 6.4.2
C. Incorrect. It is the 'embrace change' target, not the
'accepting that the customer doesn't need everything' target,
30. Which statement about the 'keep teams stable' target is CORRECT? that encourages the customer to raise new ideas. Ref 6.4.3
D. Correct. The 'accept that the customer doesn't need
A. It allows for a more accurate final product
everything' target delivers what the customer really
B. It is achieved by ensuring that support teams have appropriate training wants by prioritizing the features. Ref 6.4.5, tab 6.2

C. It allows team members to change according to the needs of the project

32. Which statement explains the target 'protect the level of quality' for flexible delivery?
D. It encourages the customer to raise new ideas
A. It leads to a lower cost throughout the life of a product

B. It helps with planning dependencies between projects

C. It accepts that not everything that is defined must be delivered

D. It improves your reputation with your customer

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32 A 3.6.c A. Correct. The 'protect the level of quality' target does 34 B 4.1.f A. Incorrect. Stand-up meeting (Daily Scrum) is a short
lead to a lower cost of ownership throughout the lifetime meeting to assess progress. Typically lasting 15 minutes or
of the product. Ref 6.4.2, tab 6.1 less, they involve describing work that has been done since
B. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target, not the last stand-up, work still to be done before the next one
the 'protect the level of quality' target, that helps with and any problems being encountered. They are not meant for
planning. Ref 6.4.1 planning the timeboxes, announcing team changes or
C. Incorrect. It is the 'accept that the customer does not need summarizing sprints. Ref glossary, App H
everything' target, not the 'protect the level of quality' target, B. Correct. Stand-up meeting (Daily Scrum) is a short
that accepts that not everything that is defined must be meeting to assess progress. Typically lasting 15 minutes
delivered. Ref 6.4.5 or less, they involve describing work that has been done
D. Incorrect. It is the 'be on time and hit deadlines' target, not since the last stand-up, work still to be done before the
the 'protect the level of quality' target, that improves your next one and any problems being encountered. They are
reputation with your customer. Ref 6.4.1 not meant for planning the timeboxes, announcing team
changes or summarizing sprints. Ref glossary, App H
C. Incorrect. Stand-up meeting (Daily Scrum) is a short
33. What is spiking?
meeting to assess progress. Typically lasting 15 minutes or
A. Using evidence to make decisions about a given situation less, they involve describing work that has been done since
the last stand-up, work still to be done before the next one
B. Improving processes by maximizing value
and any problems being encountered. They are not meant for
C. Using a piece of work to understand more about a given situation planning the timeboxes, announcing team changes or
summarizing sprints. Ref glossary, App H
D. Escalating variances from a plan
D. Incorrect. Stand-up meeting (Daily Scrum) is a short
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale meeting to assess progress. Typically lasting 15 minutes or
less, they involve describing work that has been done since
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reasoning or intuition is empiricism, not spiking. Ref glossary the last stand-up, work still to be done before the next one
B. Incorrect. The approach that focuses on improving and any problems being encountered. They are not meant for
processes by maximizing value through eliminating waste planning the timeboxes, announcing team changes or
(such as wasted time and wasted effort) is called ‘Lean’. Ref summarizing sprints. Ref glossary, App H
glossary
C. Correct. Spiking is a temporary piece of work used to 35. Which statement about value is CORRECT?
understand more about a given situation. It may take the
form of a prototype or some research and is often used A. It is a measurable decline resulting from an outcome
to reduce uncertainty from a technical or customer B. It is an objective measure used by different people to assess it
viewpoint. Experiments are similar. Ref glossary
D. Incorrect. The technique by which variances from plan that C. It represents the benefits delivered proportional to the resources used
exceed a pre-set control limit are escalated for action - for D. It does not need to be measured or tracked as it is subjective
example, where spends exceed budget by 10% - is ‘managing
by exception’, not spiking. Ref glossary Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
35 C 4.1.b A. Incorrect. A measurable decline resulting from an outcome
is referred to as a dis-benefit, not ‘value’. Ref A.2.2
34. What is the primary purpose of a stand-up meeting?
B. Incorrect. Value is subjective, with different people
A. To plan the next timebox applying different criteria to assess whether they are getting
good value. Ref 9.4.2
B. To assess progress
C. Correct. Value is the benefits delivered in proportion to
C. To announce team changes the resources put into acquiring them. It is sometimes
referred to as ‘net benefit’ as it represents the benefits
D. To summarize a sprint
after the expenditure has been factored in. Ref glossary,
9.4.2
D. Incorrect. To deliver as much benefit and value as possible,
it is important to be able to measure and track them even
though they are subjective. Ref 9.4.2.4

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A. Velocity 37 D 4.1.i A. Incorrect. Working iteratively and incrementally is a
concept followed by many agile frameworks whereas
B. Work-in-progress (WIP) Waterfall methodology is a linear and sequential
C. User stories development approach. Ref tab 2.2, glossary
B. Incorrect. Waterfall methodology comprises the
D. Spiking heavyweight and document-driven processes whereas agile is
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale lightweight and flexible. Ref 2.1.1
C. Incorrect. A spike is a temporary piece of work used to
36 A 4.1.h A. Correct. The term ‘velocity’ is used to describe the rate
understand more about a given situation. It may take the
of progress a team is making. For example, if a team is
form of a prototype or some research and is often used to
completing 20 user stories per week then this is their
reduce uncertainty from a technical or customer viewpoint.
velocity and it can be used to empirically forecast their
Ref glossary
future rate of progress (assuming that the conditions
D. Correct. Waterfall methodology is a development
remain the same). Ref glossary
approach that is linear and sequential, with distinct goals
B. Incorrect. Work-in-progress (WIP) limit is a constraint on
for each phase of development. Ref glossary
the amount of WIP allowed in a given part (or column) of the
system at any one time. Typically expressed as a number (i.e.
the maximum number of work items allowed), it creates the 38. Which is NOT one of the preparation steps needed for a successful workshop?
concept of a pull system. Ref glossary
A. Planning the logistics including room layout and equipment
C. Incorrect. User story is a tool used to write a requirement
in the form of who, what and why. It is the number of user B. Identifying any required pre-reading to be issued
stories completed in a time period, which can be referred to
C. Understanding what the workshop is looking to achieve
as the velocity of the team. Ref glossary
D. Incorrect. Spike/Spiking is a temporary piece of work used D. Using brainstorming to generate ideas using sticky notes
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form of a prototype or some research and is often used to Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
reduce uncertainty from a technical or customer viewpoint. 38 D 4.2.e A. Incorrect. A workshop should have five preparation steps:
Spiking has nothing to do with the rate of progress a team is objective, attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref
making. Ref glossary 26.4.1.1
B. Incorrect. A workshop should have five preparation steps:
objective, attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref
26.4.1.1
37. What is the definition of a Waterfall methodology? C. Incorrect. A workshop should have five preparation steps:
objective, attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref
A. An iterative and incremental development approach 26.4.1.1
B. A lightweight and flexible project approach D. Correct. Brainstorming is a technique that is used
during a workshop (not in preparing for a workshop) to
C. A prototyping and visualization approach generate ideas using sticky notes to aid discussion. Ref
D. A linear and sequential development approach tab 26.1

39. Which Scrum role is accountable for ordering product backlog items?

A. Product owner

B. Team manager

C. Project manager

D. Developers

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39 A 4.2.a A. Correct. The product owner is also accountable for A. It is the project product resulting from the project delivering the Must Haves and nothing
effective product backlog management, which includes
ordering product backlog items and ensuring that the more
product backlog is transparent, visible and understood. B. It is a tool that assesses the level of risk associated with using agile combined with
Ref App H
B. Incorrect. The team manager is a PRINCE2 role, not a PRINCE2
Scrum role. The product owner is also accountable for C. It may take the form of a simple experiment or prototype in order to promote
effective product backlog management, which includes
ordering product backlog items and ensuring that the learning
product backlog is transparent, visible and understood. Ref D. It should go into operational use in order to deliver benefits to the customer
App H, tab B.1
C. Incorrect. The project manager is a PRINCE2 role, not a Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
Scrum role. The product owner is also accountable for 41 C 4.2.b A. Incorrect. The term Minimum Viable Product (MVP) broadly
effective product backlog management, which includes aligns with the Lean Startup view that it is a ‘version of the
ordering product backlog items and ensuring that the final product which allows the maximum amount of validated
product backlog is transparent, visible and understood. Ref learning with the least effort’. Typically, an MVP would be
App H, tab B.1 delivered as early as possible during the project. The project
D. Incorrect. Developers are the people in the Scrum team product which results when only the Must Haves have been
that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable delivered is more like a minimum usable subset. Ref 20.4.2.5
increment each sprint. However, it is the product owner that B. Incorrect. It is the Agilometer, not the MVP, that assesses
is also accountable for effective product backlog the level of risk associated with using agile in combination
management, which includes ordering product backlog items with PRINCE2. Ref glossary
and ensuring that the product backlog is transparent, visible C. Correct. It is important to note that an MVP is about
and understood. Ref App H, tab B.1 learning and may not go into operational use; it may be
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in the form of a simple experiment or prototype. Ref
20.4.2.5
40. What has two lines, one increasing to show the amount of work completed, and the other
D. Incorrect. It is important to note that an MVP is about
showing the total amount of work to be done? learning and may not go into operational use; it may be in the
form of a simple experiment or prototype. Ref 20.4.2.5
A. A Kanban board

B. A project product description

42. Which is NOT recommended to use as part of agile estimation?
C. A burn-down chart
A. The Fibonacci sequence
D. A burn-up chart
B. T-shirt sizing
Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale C. Points per user story
40 D 4.2.f A. Incorrect. A Kanban board is a tool used to visually display
the work in the system using a series of columns and possibly D. Rationalism for estimates
rows where work items move from left to right. Ref glossary
B. Incorrect. The project product description is a special form
of product description that defines what the project must
deliver in order to gain acceptance. Ref A.21.1
C. Incorrect. A burn-down chart has two lines, one straight
line showing the ideal rate of progress and the other showing
the amount of work to be done. Ref 15.4.1.2
D. Correct. A burn-up chart has two lines, one increasing
to show the amount of work completed, and the other
showing the total amount of work to be done. Ref
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42 D 4.2.g A. Incorrect. There are many variations of numbering systems 44 B 4.2.h A. Incorrect. Working agreements and rules are potentially
used as part of agile estimating and most are based on the destructive if they are not built carefully by consensus and
Fibonacci sequence. Ref 12.4.1.2 involve all of those impacted. Ref 10.5.3.3
B. Incorrect. Another very popular estimating technique is B. Correct. The team creates the role of ‘pastor of fun’
called T-shirt sizing. Ref 12.4.1.2 which is responsible for ensuring that the team develops
C. Incorrect. The most common form of relative estimation is a close bond by organizing social activities. This typically
achieved by giving requirements or user stories a points value results in bringing out the human side of everyone, and
that means something relative to another requirement or in turn this creates behaviours such as loyalty and
user story. Ref 12.4.1.2, 12.2.3 openness. However, creating working agreements is a
D. Correct. Avoid using actual times instead of points concept that is used to evolve the effectiveness of a team
when estimating. Points are arbitrary and therefore that is self-organizing. This is achieved by collectively
reduce the likelihood of problems and potential for developing a set of team guidelines, or rules, to bring
conflict. Agile uses empiricism to estimate, rather than some structure to how the team works and behaves. Ref
rationalism. Ref 12.4.1.3, 12.2.1 10.5.3.4, 10.5.3
C. Incorrect. Creating working agreements is a concept that is
used to evolve the effectiveness of a team that is self-
organizing. This is achieved by collectively developing a set of
43. Which is NOT one of the five preparation steps to run a successful retrospective? team guidelines, or rules, to bring some structure to how the
team works and behaves. Ref 10.5.3
A. Setting the objective
D. Incorrect. Typically, team working agreements are made
B. Identifying the attendees visible (perhaps displayed on the wall) and the team develops
them over time. Ref 10.5.3.1
C. Planning the sprint

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43 C 4.2.c A. Incorrect. A retrospective should have five preparation
steps: objective, attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref B. The role that will benefit from the requirement
19.4.1.2 C. The effort that is required to deliver the requirement
B. Incorrect. A retrospective should have five preparation
steps: objective, attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref D. The business value expected from the requirement
19.4.1.2 Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
C. Correct. Sprint planning initiates the sprint by laying
45 A 4.2.d A. Correct. A user story is 'ready' when it has a function
out the work to be performed for the sprint. Ref 19.4.1.2,
that does not contain a solution. Ref 25.6.1.7
App H
B. Incorrect. The exact format of a user story can vary but it
D. Incorrect. A retrospective should have five preparation
will be based on describing ‘who (role), what and why?’ Ref
steps: objective, attendees, agenda, logistics, pre-reading. Ref
25.6.1.1, 25.6.1.2
19.4.1.2
C. Incorrect. The user story should also contain, at some
point, an idea of the effort involved in creating it and an idea
44. Which is NOT a typical characteristic of team working agreements? of the value it is worth to the customer. Ref 25.6.1.2
D. Incorrect. The user story should also contain, at some
A. They are built by carefully building consensus and involving all delivery team members
point, an idea of the effort involved in creating it and an idea
B. They are proposed by the pastor of fun to bring out the human side of everyone in of the value it is worth to the customer. Ref 25.6.1.2

the team
46. How are requirements typically documented during the initiation stage of the project?
C. They are designed to improve the effectiveness of the self-organizing team by agreeing
A. As several hundred detailed user stories relating to product descriptions
values
B. Within the range of ten to a hundred product descriptions or epics
D. They are typically displayed on the team information radiator, to enable them to evolve
C. In a maximum of ten outline bullet points in the project product description
over time
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46 B 5.1.b A. Incorrect. Requirements at the delivery stages should be at B. Dates and what features are intended for delivery
detailed level (possibly more than 100). They will possibly be
captured in detailed requirements/user stories relating to the C. General acceptance criteria for user stories
product descriptions defined in the initiation stage. Ref tab D. Product owner and project sponsor responsibilities
25.2
B. Correct. Requirements at initiation stage should be at Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
intermediate level (possibly more than 10, but less than 48 B 5.1.d A. Incorrect. Information about requirements that could be
100). They will possibly be captured in product traded is not included in a project-level plan. A project plan
descriptions or epics. Ref tab 25.2 would need to clearly show how many releases were
C. Incorrect. Requirements at the pre-project stage should be expected throughout the project, when they will take place
at high level (possibly less than 10). They will possibly be and what features are intended to be released. Ref 27.2.1
captured in key objectives of the project in bullet point form – B. Correct. Release planning needs to be incorporated
perhaps listed under the project product description as into the PRINCE2 plans. A project plan would need to
‘composition’ or defined as product groupings. Ref tab 25.2 clearly show how many releases were expected
D. Incorrect. Requirements at initiation stage should be at throughout the project, when they will take place and
intermediate level (possibly more than 10, but less than 100). what features are intended to be released. Ref 27.2.1
They will possibly be captured in product descriptions or C. Incorrect. A project plan would need to clearly show how
epics. Ref tab 25.2 many releases were expected throughout the project, when
they will take place and what features are intended to be
released. The use of a general acceptance criteria of a user
47. When is it MOST suitable to run a workshop without a facilitator?
story is not included. Ref 27.2.1
A. When the participants have established working norms D. Incorrect. A project plan would need to clearly show how
many releases were expected throughout the project, when
B. When there is a large number of participants involved
they will take place and what features are intended to be
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C. When there are many strong personalities attending released. A project plan does not need the detail of the
business contacts. Ref 27.2.1
D. When the workshop needs to use a variety of techniques

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale 49. Which BEST describes the purpose of the Agilometer focus area?
47 A 5.1.c A. Correct. Groups can use workshops without a
facilitator, but this would normally require the group to A. To tailor agile so that it can be used with PRINCE2
have established and agreed its own working norms. This B. To help tailor PRINCE2 according to the agility of the environment
often takes time to establish and typically exists in teams
that have been together for a significant period of time. C. To assess how well a project is using the agile techniques
Ref 26.4.1.5 D. To assess which agile techniques are suitable for a project
B. Incorrect. There are no rules on workshop numbers. The
ideal way to run a workshop is by using a neutral facilitator Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale
who has no stake in the outcome. Without a facilitator the 49 B 5.1.a A. Incorrect. The purpose of this focus area is to describe how
group will need to police itself, which will be difficult because to assess the agile environment in order to tailor PRINCE2 in
participants will be concentrating on creating the content to the most effective way, not tailoring agile to PRINCE2. Ref 24.1
achieve the objective of the workshop. Ref 26.4.1 B. Correct. The purpose of this focus area is to describe
C. Incorrect. Strong personalities and conflicting views need how to assess the agile environment in order to tailor
to be managed, and this is where a neutral facilitator is PRINCE2 in the most effective way. Ref 24.1
perhaps most valuable. Ref 26.4.1.4 C. Incorrect. The Agilometer assesses the behaviour and
D. Incorrect. When creating an agenda or a workshop a environment, it does not only assess agile techniques. Ref
variety of tools and techniques are available that can be used 24.1
to address certain problems and situations. An experienced D. Incorrect. The purpose of this focus area is to describe how
facilitator would be conversant with many of these. Ref to assess the agile environment in order to tailor PRINCE2 in
26.4.1.1 the most effective way, not just the agile techniques that are
suitable for the project. Ref 24.1

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A. Conduct tests to check that the release will be executed smoothly

B. Identify whether a sprint retrospective is necessary

C. Provide information to ensure that benefits are realized in the best order

D. Ensure the release of the agreed products by the delivery teams

Q A Syllabus Ref Rationale

50 C 5.1.d A. Incorrect. As part of the ‘managing product delivery’
process, the team manager demonstrates that the product
meets its quality criteria through quality methods specified in
the product descriptions. Ref 20.1
B. Incorrect. The purpose of the sprint retrospective is to plan
ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum team
inspects how the last sprint went with regards to individuals,
interactions, processes, tools, and their definition of ‘done’.
The project board is not involved in a sprint. Ref App H
C. Correct. How a product is released, gradually over
time, will have a direct effect on how benefits are
realized and can have a significant effect on whether or
not the project can continue to be justified. It is possible
that a project needs to realize early benefits in order to
fund later parts of the project. The project board needs to
be fully aware of the significance of release planning. It is
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not something that just concerns the people working at
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the delivery level. Ref 27.2.1
D. Incorrect. As part of the ‘controlling a stage’ process, the
project manager ensures that the agreed products are
delivered in support of the achievement of the defined
benefits, not the project board. Ref 19.1

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