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PRINCE2 7 Principles (Foundation) Flashcards

PRINCE2 7 Foundation Flashcards

Study our PRINCE2 7 Principles (Foundation) flashcards for the PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam with 21+ flashcards. View as flashcards, a searchable table, or as a fun matching game.
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Continued Business Justification definitionProject must have and maintain valid justification for investment throughout its life
Defined Roles and Responsibilities definitionEstablish clear accountabilities and authorities for board managers teams and stakeholders
Focus on Products definitionDefine and agree required products outputs and acceptance criteria to ensure quality and customer focus
How to apply Continued Business JustificationReview and update business case at key points and stop or modify project if justification is no longer valid
How to apply Defined RolesCreate and agree roles such as project board project manager and team manager and define tolerances and reporting lines
How to apply Focus on ProductsUse product descriptions and product based planning to clarify scope and measure quality against acceptance criteria
How to apply Learn from ExperienceDocument lessons at start and end of stages hold regular reviews and integrate lessons into plans and controls
How to apply Manage by ExceptionSet time cost quality scope risk and benefit tolerances and report exceptions to the project board
How to apply Manage by StagesBreak project into stages with stage plans and stage gates for board evaluation and approval before proceeding
How to apply Tailor to Suit the ProjectAdjust roles artifacts quality controls and management frequency while keeping core principles intact
Learn from Experience definitionUse lessons from past projects and during the project to avoid repeating mistakes and to improve performance
Manage by Exception definitionDefine tolerances and empower managers to operate within them while escalating only significant exceptions to higher authority
Manage by Stages definitionPlan execute and control the project in manageable stages to facilitate review and decision making
Scenario Continued Business JustificationMarket demand drops during development so project board revalidates benefits and decides to reduce scope to restore viability
Scenario Defined RolesAmbiguity caused delays so clarifying the decision authority sped approvals and reduced rework
Scenario Focus on ProductsTeam prioritized building agreed product features resulting in clear acceptance and fewer change requests
Scenario Learn from ExperienceA repeated defect was found so team updates checklists and quality criteria to prevent recurrence
Scenario Manage by ExceptionProject manager exceeded cost tolerance so escalated to project board for decision while routine adjustments continued
Scenario Manage by StagesAfter a stage review risks increased so project board paused to request a revised plan before the next stage
Scenario Tailor to Suit the ProjectFor a small short project governance was simplified with lighter paperwork and weekly check ins to speed delivery
Tailor to Suit the Project definitionAdapt PRINCE2 themes processes and controls to the size complexity and risk of the specific project

About the Flashcards

Flashcards for the PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam give you a concise way to revisit the core PRINCE2 principles that underpin successful project management. Each card distills what the principle means, why it matters, and where it fits in the lifecycle, helping you link theory to the type of questions you will face on test day.

The deck pairs clear definitions with practical "how to apply" guidance and realistic scenarios, so you practice interpreting tolerances, stage gates, and product descriptions just as the exam expects. Review them regularly to lock in terminology, recognise correct governance structures, and decide when to escalate or tailor a process.

Topics covered in this flashcard deck:

  • Continued business justification
  • Learn from experience
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Stage and exception management
  • Product focus
  • Tailoring to project
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