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PRINCE2 Exam PRINCE2-Practitioner Topic 2 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRINCE2's PRINCE2-Practitioner exam
Question #: 44
Topic #: 2
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Scenario

A photographer from Portraits Ltd, a professional photographic company, has taken on the role of Team Manager after taking some time to understand the requirements of the project. A contract for their services has been set up and is being monitored by the Purchasing Manager and a Work Package has been agreed. This contract specifies that the photographer must arrange a meeting with the Engineering Manager to establish a schedule for the photo sessions to minimize the impact on the Engineering staff. This meeting should have occurred by now.

The Engineering Manager was made aware of this requirement but when asked he reported that he has received no communication from the photographer. The Project Manager has tried to call the photographer and has had no response. The Project Manager believes there is a risk that Portraits Ltd are overbooking work and prioritizing other clients' work. If Portraits ltd do not deliver on schedule the project will be delayed and the expected benefits will be reduced.

The contract is to be reviewed and Portraits Ltd reminded of their agreement.

The project is now in stage 2. The Project Manager has heard about the possibility of a competitor also producing a calendar to be delivered earlier than the target date for this project. There is a threat that the early release of a competitor's calendar may weaken the impact of the MNO Manufacturing Company calendar, thereby reducing the anticipated benefits of the Calendar project.

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Proximity heading?

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Contribute your Thoughts:

Gertude
3 months ago
The Project Manager should've just sent the photographer a carrier pigeon to get their attention. That's what I'd do if I couldn't reach someone on the phone!
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Jeannetta
2 months ago
It's important to find alternative ways to communicate when traditional methods aren't working.
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Stevie
2 months ago
I agree, sometimes you have to think outside the box to get someone's attention.
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Candra
2 months ago
That's a creative idea! Maybe the photographer would respond to a carrier pigeon.
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Maybelle
3 months ago
I'm not sure about the 'very high impact' part in option D). Wouldn't the impact depend on the specific risk, not just the proximity category? Anyway, I think A) and C) are the best answers here.
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Toi
3 months ago
Haha, the question is trying to catch us out with the 'competitor's calendar' part. I bet the project manager is kicking themselves for not getting the photographer to schedule that meeting earlier!
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Cruz
2 months ago
C: The competitor's calendar could definitely pose a threat to the project's success.
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Zona
3 months ago
B: Yeah, it seems like they dropped the ball on that one.
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Hobert
3 months ago
A: The project manager should have followed up with the photographer sooner.
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Justine
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the options. Shouldn't the proximity categories be 'Imminent', 'Within the stage', 'Within the project', and 'Beyond the project'? That's what I learned in my risk management course.
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Vicki
3 months ago
The risk of MFH having no outsourcing experience will be categorized as Stage 4 proximity.
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Lucille
3 months ago
Imminent risks are those which may occur within two weeks.
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Alaine
3 months ago
Yes, you are correct. The proximity categories for this project are: Imminent; Within the stage; Within the project; Beyond the project.
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Kenneth
4 months ago
The question seems to be testing our understanding of the 'Proximity' concept in risk management. I think the correct answers are A) and C).
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Ira
3 months ago
Yes, A) defines the different categories of proximity for the project and C) explains the timeframe for imminent risks.
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Alpha
3 months ago
I agree, A) and C) are the correct statements for the Proximity heading.
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Corazon
4 months ago
I believe statement D should also be recorded. It emphasizes the high impact of risks with a proximity category of imminent.
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Rosendo
5 months ago
I agree with you, Eun. Statement C provides a clear definition of imminent risks.
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Eun
5 months ago
I think statement C should be recorded under the Proximity heading.
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