PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
A Project Manager receives a Request for Change that would increase the project's carbon footprint beyond the target set in the Business Case's sustainability parameters, but it would shorten the schedule by two weeks. The Project Manager checks the project's stage tolerances for time and cost. What is the correct next step?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Assess the impact on the Business Case and escalate the Request for Change to the Project Board.
Changes affecting Business Case baselines (such as sustainability parameters or overall scope) must be evaluated and approved by the Project Board, regardless of stage tolerances.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Assess the impact on the Business Case and escalate the Request for Change to the Project Board.
Why this is correct
Changes affecting the Business Case (including ESG baselines) must be escalated to the Project Board for a decision.
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Approve the change immediately since it falls within the stage time tolerance.
Why it's wrong here
Stage tolerances apply to time and cost performance, but changes to Business Case targets (like sustainability) require Project Board authorization.
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Log the change in the Risk Register as a secondary threat.
Why it's wrong here
A formal Request for Change must be processed via the Issue and Change control procedure.
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Reject the change automatically because sustainability parameters cannot be altered.
Why it's wrong here
Changes can be approved by the Project Board if the business justification warrants it.
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