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Index
Introduction About This Book What You’ll Need Alongside This Book The manual and PRINCE2 For Dummies The official practice papers Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organised Part I: Explaining the Exams Part II: Revising the Processes Part III: Revising the Themes Part IV: Revising the Method as a Whole Part V: The Part of Tens Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here Part I: Explaining the Exams Chapter 1: Understanding the PRINCE2 Exams Grasping the Exam Basics Taking exams on a training course – or not Taking exams at a public centre Unlocking Exam Success Understanding the Exams and Levels Understanding the Foundation exam Going on to Practitioner Understanding the Practitioner Exam Understanding the Re-registration exam Managing Exam Nerves Handling Special Requirements Taking the exams in your second language Taking the exams if you’re dyslexic Dealing with special physical needs Applying for special provision Having a problem on the day Chapter 2: Revising and Preparing for the Exams Planning Your Revision Putting Time Aside for Revision Keeping your evenings free during a course Keeping your days free during a course Including revision in distance learning Calculating the revision time you need Preparing for the Exams Gearing Up for the Foundation Exam Marking up your answers Understanding the Foundation question style Writing on the question paper Developing a strategy for Foundation Gearing Up for the Practitioner Exam Understanding the meaning of ‘open book’ Marking up your answers Developing a strategy for Practitioner Getting to grips with Practitioner question styles The Practitioner Scenario For This Book Preparing the new business unit Chapter 3: Dealing with Disappointment Handling Failure Putting the exams in context Having a bad time with a Foundation paper Looking forward, not back Finding Out What Went Wrong Finding holes in your knowledge Finding holes in your understanding Hitting difficulties with question styles Timing out Struggling With Exam Nerves Deciding About a Re-take Preparing for the Next Shot Getting the Right Mindset Part II: Revising the Processes Chapter 4: Starting Up a Project Getting to Grips With the Process Model Revising the Start Up Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Getting an overview of Starting Up a Project Going fast with Start Up Being clear that Start Up isn’t a stage Knowing your brief from your PID Understanding nesting – the brief as a folder Being clear on roles and job descriptions Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 5: Directing a Project Revising the Directing a Project Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding that boards manage, not do Focusing on decision making Seeing where the process kicks in Wondering what an Exception Assessment is Seeing the integration of exception management Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 6: Initiating a Project Revising the Initiation Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Getting an overview of Initiating a Project Understanding the process and the stage Knowing why feasibility isn’t Initiation Seeing how the PID fits with other products Appreciating the full use of the PID Getting clear on the Benefits Review Plan Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 7: Controlling a Stage Revising the Controlling a Stage Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding Work Packages Getting to grips with exception management Being clear on when to escalate and when not to Appreciating the extent of the stage status review Handling issues and risks Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 8: Managing Product Delivery Revising the Managing Product Delivery Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding who runs the process Seeing when to produce a Team Plan Understanding the exception cascade Looping the loop with teamwork Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 9: Managing a Stage Boundary Revising the Managing a Stage Boundary Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding the two triggers Seeing why exception doesn’t always need the stage boundary process Knowing what gets created and what gets updated Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 10: Closing a Project Revising the Closure Process Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Having a closure stage . . . or not Understanding follow-on actions Seeing why benefits reviews can come later Updating the Benefits Review Plan Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Part III: Revising the Themes Chapter 11: Business Case Revising the Business Case Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding project justification Seeing the Business Case as a living document Realising when benefits may be realised Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 12: Organization Revising the Organization Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding the project organisation structure Appreciating the significance of roles Understanding the roles Seeing where stakeholders fit in Knowing when appointments are made Knowing when appointments can be changed Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 13: Quality Revising the Quality Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding the focus on appropriate quality Planning the quality management Appreciating the place of the Product Description Understanding the Quality Register Understanding Quality Review Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz on Quality Review Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 14: Plans Finding PRINCE2 Planning a Bit Unusual? Revising the Plans Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Seeing the difference between a PBS and a PFD Understanding why there are levels of plan Knowing how the Product Checklist works Checking Out Diagrams in the Practitioner Exam Checking a Product Breakdown Structure Checking a Product Flow Diagram Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 15: Risk Revising the Risk Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Seeing risk as positive and negative Learning the risk actions for the Foundation Understanding the risk budget Appreciating that the process isn’t a cycle Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 16: Change Revising the Change Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Being clear about the Change Authority Understanding issues Using change budgets and exception plans Getting to grips with configuration management Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz – what sort of issue is it? Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 17: Progress Appreciating It’s More Than Just Progress Revising the Progress Theme Revision checklist – Foundation Revision checklist – Practitioner Clarifying Some Key Points Understanding exception management Knowing your time- and event-driven controls Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Part IV: Revising the Method as a Whole Chapter 18: Revising the Management Products Understanding Management Products Knowing the Three Categories of Management Product Setting About Your Revision of Products Knowing what the product is Knowing where the product’s created and when it’s used Knowing who’s responsible Knowing the sections – for the Practitioner Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Chapter 19: Knowing How PRINCE2 Fits Together Appreciating the Four Integrated Elements The Processes The Themes The Principles Tailoring to the project environment Understanding How It All Fits Together Practising With Some Questions Foundation-level questions Practitioner-level questions Answers to the quick quiz Answers to the Foundation-level questions Answers to the Practitioner-level questions Part V: The Part of Tens Chapter 20: Ten Things for Your Revision Scheduling Revision In With the Learning Keeping Up With Revision Being Systematic Going Large On the Tricky Areas Getting Help If You’re Still Unclear Practising With Exam Questions Being Familiar With Objectives and Purpose Statements Knowing How It All Fits Together Annotating Your Manual Knowing Where Stuff Is Chapter 21: Ten Things to Remember Before Taking an Exam For Both Exams Being confident Remembering to RTFQ Remembering to ATFQ Arriving in good time Getting your exam stuff together Getting some rest Practising with sample papers For the Practitioner Exam Only Tabbing your manual Knowing where stuff is Making notes Chapter 22: Ten Points To Be Clear About On Products Knowing What a Product Is Appreciating the Two Product ‘Flavours’ Knowing What a Product Isn’t Zooming In On Management Products Baseline management products Records Reports Understanding Product Diagrams Knowing Your PBS From Your PFD The Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) The Product Flow Diagram (PFD) Fitting the diagrams together Knowing What’s In and What’s Out Describing Products Following the Link to Quality Describing the Whole Project Cheat Sheet
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