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The Initiating a Project process is used in PRINCE2 to ensure that there is a thorough understanding of how the project's objectives will be achieved, which includes a definition of the project's scope, benefits, risks, and approach before significant resources are committed. This process helps in establishing a clear and shared understanding of the project's basis before moving forward. References: PRINCE2 Foundation manual, PRINCE2 official resources

The guiding obligations and good practices which determine whether a project is genuinely being managed using PRINCE2 form the 'Principles' of the method. PRINCE2 is founded on seven principles that must be present in the project management approach to consider the project being managed using PRINCE2. References: PRINCE2 Foundation manual, PRINCE2 official resources

The Directing a Project process in PRINCE2® provides the Project Board with a mechanism to ensure there is continued business justification for the project throughout its lifecycle. This process is crucial for maintaining the project's alignment with organizational objectives and for making decisions at key points such as stage boundaries. References: PRINCE2® Foundation official documentation and study materials.

The Project Product Description in PRINCE2® should clearly define acceptance methods to ensure that there is a concrete plan for demonstrating that the final project product meets the customer’s quality expectations. This is crucial for aligning the project's outputs with the customer's needs and expectations. While it is part of broader quality control and assurance mechanisms, the specific role of defining acceptance methods is to make clear how compliance with quality expectations will be verified.References: PRINCE2® 7 Foundation study guide and documents.