PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
In the Directing a Project process, how does the Project Board primarily exercise its day-to-day governance over the project's progress?
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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By reviewing Highlight Reports provided by the Project Manager
The Project Board reviews Highlight Reports submitted periodically by the Project Manager to monitor stage progress against tolerances.
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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By directly managing Team Managers and assigning Work Packages
Why it's wrong here
Assigning Work Packages is the responsibility of the Project Manager, not the Project Board.
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By attending daily stand-up meetings with the delivery team
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board operates at a macro management level and does not attend daily team stand-ups.
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By reviewing Highlight Reports provided by the Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Board uses Highlight Reports to monitor ongoing stage progress and exceptions.
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By rewriting the Project Plan whenever a minor delay occurs
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board manages by exception and does not rewrite plans for minor delays.
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