PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
During the Controlling a Stage (CS) process, the Project Manager identifies that a work package is likely to exceed its time tolerance due to supplier delays. What is the immediate first action the Project Manager should take under CS?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Raise an issue, assess its impact, and prepare an Exception Report if tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
Under Controlling a Stage, when a forecast indicates a tolerance will be breached, the Project Manager must raise an Issue and assess its impact before escalating to the Project Board.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Immediately rewrite the Project Initiation Documentation and submit it to Corporate.
Why it's wrong here
Rewriting the PID is part of stage boundary management or major project-level re-baselining, not an immediate first step in CS.
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Cancel the work package and award it to a different supplier without consulting the Project Board.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager does not have the authority to unilaterally reallocate major contracts outside stage tolerances.
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Wait until the end of the stage before notifying the Project Board of the delay.
Why it's wrong here
Tolerances forecast to be exceeded must be reported immediately via an Exception Report, not hidden until stage boundary.
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Raise an issue, assess its impact, and prepare an Exception Report if tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
Why this is correct
This follows the 'Reviewing work package status' and 'Capturing and assessing issues and risks' activities within CS.
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