PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
In the Controlling a Stage (CS) process, how does the Project Manager use checkpoint reports?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Review checkpoint reports submitted by Team Managers to monitor Work Package progress.
Checkpoint reports are received by the Project Manager from Team Managers to monitor progress on Work Packages.
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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Publish checkpoint reports to external stakeholders as public marketing releases.
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint reports are internal management controls between Team Managers and the Project Manager.
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Send checkpoint reports to Corporate to authorize stage boundaries.
Why it's wrong here
Stage boundaries are authorized using End Stage Reports and Next Stage Plans.
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Review checkpoint reports submitted by Team Managers to monitor Work Package progress.
Why this is correct
Checkpoint reports are the mechanism by which Team Managers report to the Project Manager.
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Submit checkpoint reports to the Project Board to report stage exception statuses.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board receives Highlight Reports, not Checkpoint Reports.
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