Prince2 Practitioner Exam: Understanding Project Management Outcomes

An Outcome: Definition and Importance

Question

Which of the following statements describes an outcome?

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A. B. C. D.

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An outcome can be defined as the result or consequence of an action or series of actions. It refers to the changes that occur as a result of a project or program.

A. The statement "Any of the project's specialist products" describes a deliverable, which is a tangible item produced by the project team during the project's lifecycle. It is not an outcome.

B. The statement "A result of the change derived from using the project's products" is a correct description of an outcome. When a project is completed, it should result in changes that affect the organization or stakeholders. The changes are the outcomes of the project.

C. The statement "A measurable improvement resulting from a change" is also a correct description of an outcome. Outcomes should be measurable, and the changes resulting from a project should improve the organization's performance or achieve its objectives.

D. The statement "Something perceived as advantages by a stakeholder" is not a precise description of an outcome. It can describe a benefit, which refers to an advantage or positive effect that a project's deliverable or outcomes have on stakeholders.

In conclusion, both options B and C describe an outcome. Option B focuses on changes derived from using the project's products, while option C emphasizes measurable improvement resulting from the project's change.