In PRINCE2®, if the role of project support is not allocated to another person, it is assigned to the project manager. Project support involves assisting with the management of the project by handling administrative tasks, configuration management, and other support functions. References: PRINCE2® Foundation Handbook, Project Support section.

When the change authority asks for more information regarding a proposed change, this occurs during the 'Assessing issues' step of the 'issue management technique' in PRINCE2. This step involves evaluating the impact and implications of issues or changes, including requesting additional information necessary to make informed decisions.

PRINCE2® 7 Foundation resources on issue and change management.

The 'manage by stages' principle in PRINCE2 dictates that the end of each stage provides a control point at which the project board can review progress, reassess project viability, and decide on the next steps. This approach allows for regular monitoring and decision-making, ensuring that the project remains aligned with its objectives and within its tolerances.

PRINCE2® 7 Foundation guide on the 'manage by stages' principle.

An internal factor to consider when tailoring PRINCE2 to a specific project environment is "The organization's procedures." Tailoring must take into account internal practices, procedures, and organizational culture to ensure that the project management approach aligns well with internal governance and can be effectively integrated within the organizational context.

(PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Handbook, AXELOS)QUESTION NO: 448

What should the ‘organizing’ practice address?

A. How to meet the user's requirements of the project products

B. Which members of the project management team should report to whom

C. What might go wrong that could affect the achievement of the business objectives

D. who will be impacted by the change and how they will need to transition the new capabilities

Answer: B

The ‘organizing’ practice in PRINCE2 should address how the project management team is structured, specifically detailing which team members should report to whom. This practice ensures clear lines of communication and responsibility within the project team, facilitating effective management and decision-making processes.References: (PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Handbook, AXELOS)

The 'Digital and Data Management Approach' in PRINCE2® should define how tools and technologies will be utilized to support the information needs of the project team. This approach outlines how digital resources, data handling, and communication tools are to be deployed to enhance the effectiveness of information sharing and project management practices.

= PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Training Manual and official PRINCE2® website documentation

In PRINCE2®, the creation of a highlight report is a time-driven control, typically scheduled at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly during a stage. This report provides the Project Board and other stakeholders with a summary of the stage status, and it is triggered by the passage of time, not by specific events or exceptions within the project.

= PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Training Manual and official PRINCE2® website documentation

The objectives of the 'closing a project' process in PRINCE2 include reviewing whether the project was delivered within time and cost tolerances (2) and confirming whether operational staff are happy to take ownership of the products (3). These objectives ensure the project has met its management expectations and that the product transition to operations is smooth and accepted by relevant stakeholders.

PRINCE2® 7 Foundation guide on the 'closing a project' process.

In PRINCE2, an 'internal' dependency refers to a relationship between two products of a project that is under the control of the project team. These dependencies are managed within the project's boundaries, unlike external dependencies which involve elements outside the project's direct control.

PRINCE2® 7 Foundation materials on product dependencies.