CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 110 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E02-1 exam

Question #: 110
Topic #: 4

U is a retail chain of fashionoutlets. It has invested in a new logistics system to control the movement of stock between its warehouses and high street retail outlets.

The project to develop and install the new systemwas significantly over budget and very late. Now, only three months after the new system has been installed, it is apparent that the project has not delivered its objectives. Many retail managers are complaining that they are not receiving the correct stock to sell. A meeting between the project team and project sponsor ended with everyone blaming each other.

Which of the followingstatementsshowhowthe use of PRINCE2 might have reduced the problems encountered?

Select ALL that apply.

AA focus on the business case of the project.

BAn organisation structure setting out clear roles.

CAn emphasis on quality assurance and testing.

DLittle need for PRINCE2 training by participants.

EAn emphasis on finishing as soon as possible.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

by Fausto at Apr 05, 2025, 11:03 AM

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Vernell

5 months ago

E seems risky. Rushing can lead to more problems, not less.

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Juliana

6 months ago

Wait, how did they not see this coming? Sounds like a mess.

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Lucia

6 months ago

I think C is super important too. Quality assurance is key!

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Van

6 months ago

D is totally off. PRINCE2 training is essential for success!

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Ligia

6 months ago

Definitely A and B! Clear roles would help a lot.

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Barrett

6 months ago

I think option D is definitely wrong; PRINCE2 training is important, but I’m not sure about option E. Finishing quickly doesn’t always mean quality work, right?

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Jacklyn

7 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like quality assurance and testing, as mentioned in option C, are essential to ensure the system meets requirements before going live.

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Ronnie

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think having a clear organizational structure, like in option B, could have clarified roles and responsibilities, which might have reduced the blame game.

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Erinn

7 months ago

I remember that focusing on the business case is crucial in PRINCE2, so option A seems like it could have helped avoid this situation.

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Whitley

7 months ago

Ugh, this PRINCE2 stuff is so confusing to me. I know it's an important project management methodology, but I'm just not as familiar with the details as I should be. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one and hope for the best.

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Skye

8 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. The key here is that PRINCE2 emphasizes having a strong business case and clear roles/responsibilities, which could have prevented the finger-pointing between the project team and sponsor. And the focus on quality assurance would have caught issues earlier. I feel pretty confident I can select the right answers.

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Carissa

8 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. The question is really getting at how PRINCE2 could have improved the project management, but I'm not totally sure which specific aspects would have helped the most. I'll have to think carefully about the PRINCE2 framework and how it addresses project planning and control.

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Loren

8 months ago

This question seems to be testing our understanding of how PRINCE2 could have helped avoid the issues faced by the U retail chain's logistics project. I'll focus on the key PRINCE2 principles like business case, roles and responsibilities, and quality assurance.

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Mitsue

1 year ago

PRINCE2 training? Who needs that? I'm a natural-born project manager. I could have fixed this mess with my eyes closed. *laughs sarcastically*

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Leota

11 months ago

C) An emphasis on quality assurance and testing.

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Nilsa

11 months ago

B) An organisation structure setting out clear roles.

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Evan

11 months ago

A) A focus on the business case of the project.

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Mattie

1 year ago

Quality assurance and testing should have been a top priority. Rushing to finish the project as soon as possible is a recipe for disaster. PRINCE2 emphasizes the importance of validation and acceptance.

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Nell

11 months ago

PRINCE2 really stresses the importance of the business case, which would have kept the project on track from the start.

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Lettie

11 months ago

Having a clear organisation structure with defined roles could have prevented the blame game at the meeting.

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Carissa

11 months ago

Agreed, focusing on quality assurance and testing would have helped avoid these issues.

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Abraham

1 year ago

An organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities could have prevented the blame game between the project team and sponsor. PRINCE2 is all about setting up the right governance.

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Maira

12 months ago

C) An emphasis on quality assurance and testing.

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Lyndia

12 months ago

B) An organisation structure setting out clear roles.

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Oren

1 year ago

A) A focus on the business case of the project.

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Princess

1 year ago

I believe option C would have also been beneficial to ensure quality assurance and testing.

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Annice

1 year ago

I agree with Lorrie, having a focus on the business case is crucial for project success.

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Lorrie

1 year ago

I think option A would have helped with the project's success.

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Raymon

1 year ago

A focus on the business case would have been crucial to ensure the project aligned with the company's objectives. Without that, it's no wonder the project went over budget and failed to deliver.

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