PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam - Topic 2 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRINCE2's PRINCE2 Practitioner exam

Question #: 66
Topic #: 2

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO): He started the company 25 years ago and knows his job very well. He injured his leg two years ago which has restricted his visits to the engineering area. As CEO he has an overall perspective of the business strategic requirements and the authority to commit resources as required.

Marketing Director: She has been with the company for three years, following a successful career with a publicity company. She has the ability to represent the needs of the business, particularly as this is a marketing project. She has the authority to commit the annual business marketing budget, from which the project will be funded, as she sees appropriate. She will be responsible for monitoring the expected benefits of the calendar, in particular the improvement of the company's image.

Engineering Manager: He has been responsible for many engineering innovations in the company and is still as keen and energetic as the day he started. VVhilst he will not be part of the project team, his staff will feature in the photos for the promotional calendar.

Central Records: This group of five staff looks after all company records and document control. They now maintain all project files.

Bright Lights: This is the local office supplies company. It supplies all the stationery and office equipment needs of the company and will supply the stationery for this project.

Portraits ltd: This is a professional photographic company with a number of excellent photographers and a history of successful work. This company has been selected to take the photos for the company calendar. It has yet to be decided which of the photographers to use.

Which 2 statements explain why the Sales Manager should be appointed as User Assurance for this project?

AHe joined the company last year with huge enthusiasm and is keen to increase sales.

BHe can provide an evaluation of the potential impact the calendar will have on sales.

CHe is able to advise on suitable stakeholder engagement of current and prospective customers.

DHe would like to move into the Marketing department in the future and sees this as an opportunity to work closely with the Marketing Director.

EHe can resolve any conflict in requirements between the Sales department and the Marketing department.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Elbert at Jun 24, 2024, 02:59 AM

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Aimee

3 months ago

E could be crucial for team harmony, good point!

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Maryanne

4 months ago

A doesn't really prove he's qualified for User Assurance.

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Graciela

4 months ago

D seems a bit self-serving, not sure that's a good reason.

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Pansy

4 months ago

Totally agree with C! Stakeholder engagement is key.

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Genevieve

4 months ago

B is spot on! He knows how the calendar can boost sales.

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Juliann

5 months ago

D seems more about personal ambition than actual project relevance, so I’m leaning towards B and C for the answers.

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Letha

5 months ago

I think A is a bit weak; just being enthusiastic doesn’t really qualify him for User Assurance, right?

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Laila

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like C makes sense too since stakeholder engagement is crucial for marketing projects.

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Alpha

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of evaluating project impacts on sales, so I think B could be a strong choice.

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Sarah

5 months ago

This is a good opportunity to demonstrate my understanding of stakeholder management. The Sales Manager can provide an important customer-focused viewpoint, both in terms of evaluating the calendar's impact and engaging with current and prospective customers. I feel confident I can craft a strong answer that highlights those points.

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Ma

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by all the details in the scenario. There are a lot of different stakeholders and roles to keep track of. I think the key is to focus on the Sales Manager's perspective and how he can contribute to the project's success. I'll need to carefully review the options and choose the ones that best fit that angle.

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Jame

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The Sales Manager is not directly involved in the project, but he could provide valuable input on the potential impact of the calendar on sales. That seems like a key reason to appoint him as User Assurance. I'll need to make sure my answer focuses on that angle.

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Jerrod

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question, but I want to make sure I understand the key details before answering. The scenario provides a lot of information about the different stakeholders and their roles, so I'll need to carefully review that to identify the best reasons for appointing the Sales Manager as User Assurance.

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Alishia

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the requirements correctly before answering.

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Elenora

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the right answer here. The key is understanding how MPIO and path failover work in this scenario.

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Tegan

6 months ago

I'm a little confused by the options. Azure HCMmtghi doesn't sound like a real Azure service. I'll have to eliminate that one and focus on the other choices.

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Yvonne

10 months ago

E is an interesting option, but I agree that B and C are the best choices. The Sales Manager can really bridge the gap between sales and marketing with this project.

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Micaela

9 months ago

Having someone who can bridge the gap between sales and marketing is crucial for the success of this project.

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Doyle

9 months ago

I agree, the Sales Manager can provide valuable insights on the potential impact on sales and advise on stakeholder engagement.

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Marion

9 months ago

I think B and C are definitely the best choices for the Sales Manager to be appointed as User Assurance.

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Howard

10 months ago

Haha, the Sales Manager as User Assurance? Sounds like he's trying to pad his resume for that Marketing job. But B and C do make the most sense.

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Simona

11 months ago

I think D is a bit of a stretch. The Sales Manager shouldn't be appointed just because he wants to move to Marketing. B and C are the clear choices here.

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Edgar

9 months ago

E) He can resolve any conflict in requirements between the Sales department and the Marketing department.

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Shantell

9 months ago

C) He is able to advise on suitable stakeholder engagement of current and prospective customers.

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Pearlene

9 months ago

B) He can provide an evaluation of the potential impact the calendar will have on sales.

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Cassie

10 months ago

A) He joined the company last year with huge enthusiasm and is keen to increase sales.

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Noemi

11 months ago

The correct answer is B and C. The Sales Manager can provide valuable insights into how the calendar will impact sales, and can help engage stakeholders like customers.

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