PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project is operating with a Team Manager who discovers that a work package cannot be completed within the agreed time tolerance due to unexpected technical complexity. According to PRINCE2, what is the Team Manager's immediate reporting duty?
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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Notify the Project Manager immediately so the impact on stage tolerances can be assessed.
When a Team Manager forecasts a tolerance breach within a work package, they must immediately inform the Project Manager via a Checkpoint Report or ad-hoc notification so the Project Manager can take action.
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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Escalate directly to the Project Board by raising an Exception Report.
Why it's wrong here
Team Managers report to the Project Manager, not directly to the Project Board.
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Notify the Project Manager immediately so the impact on stage tolerances can be assessed.
Why this is correct
Team Managers must alert the Project Manager as soon as work package tolerances are forecast to be breached.
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Quietly extend the work package deadline without telling anyone.
Why it's wrong here
Unilateral schedule extensions violate project control.
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Submit a Request for Change to Corporate, Programme Management or Portfolio Direction.
Why it's wrong here
Work package issues are handled by the Project Manager and Team Manager, not corporate governance.
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