PRINCE2 7 Foundation written - PRINCE2-Foundation Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
Why is the 'initiating a project' process used?

A. To enable corporate or programme management to give authorization to deliver a project B. To decide which project approach is suitable for the project C. To produce the required work packages D. To fully understand how the project objectives will be achieved before committing significant resources

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 2
Which action should the project manager take when reviewing trends in performance to assess the 'health' of a stage?

A. Increase the frequency of event-driven controls to monitor stage progress B. Identify whether issues are resolved in a timely manner or left unmanaged C. Review the quality of the relationships in the organizational ecosystem D. Capture lessons that may assist in the monitoring and control of this project

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 3
Which is a minimum requirement when applying the business case theme?

A. To define the management actions required to ensure the project's outcomes are achieved B. To integrate the benefits management approach with the project and stage plans C. To specify the solution to be used to deliver the business option selected D. To ensure the corporate business plan is updated with the project costs and benefits

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 4
Which is an objective of the 'starting up a project' process?

A. To select the project mandate B. To define the project quality management approach C. To approve the initiation stage D. To appoint the project management team

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 5
Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence. During a quality review meeting [ ? ] any identified defects.

A. an issue should be created for B. a solution should be designed for C. the chair will approve the solution to D. the agreed actions should be recorded for

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 6
Which is a minimum requirement for applying the quality theme?

A. To provide administrative support for quality controls B. To define the project's approach to quality assurance C. To define quality criteria in product descriptions D. To appoint external reviewers for quality reviews

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 7
Which is shown in a product breakdown structure?

A. Management stages, major products and control points B. In which order the products should be created C. The major products that are to be developed in a plan D. What resources are required to develop the products

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 8
Which are advantages of a clear end to a project?
1. No further costs will be incurred by the project
2. Project products will be transferred to operations and support
3. All benefits will have been achieved
4. The project brief will be re-baselined

A. 2 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4 D. 1 and 4

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 9
Which is a purpose of the 'initiating a project' process?

A. To establish a contract between the project management team and the commissioning organization B. To ensure the project has a sound basis before asking the project board to authorize the project C. To authorize the stage plan for the next management stage of the project D. To ensure that prerequisites are in place before starting the project

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 10
Which activity takes place within the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

A. Authorize a Stage Plan for the next stage B. Take corrective action within the limits of a stage's tolerance C. Produce Highlight Reports D. Produce an Exception Plan

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 11
The project manager needs to monitor the progress of the stage.
Which combination of management products should the project manager review?

A. Highlight report AND checkpoint report B. Project plan AND work package descriptions C. Checkpoint reports AND work package descriptions D. Project plan AND project log

Correct Answer: A

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