PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Principles Practice Question
A Project Board delegates day-to-day control of a project stage to the Project Manager, stepping in only when agreed limits for cost and time are forecast to be exceeded. Which PRINCE2 principle does this governance model represent?
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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Manage by exception
Manage by exception provides owners and managers with specific authority levels, ensuring governance is focused on decision-making gates and exceptions rather than micro-management.
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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Defined roles and responsibilities
Why it's wrong here
While roles establish who holds authority, the governance mechanism of setting limits and intervening on breaches is manage by exception.
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Tailor to suit the project
Why it's wrong here
Establishing control limits is a core PRINCE2 mechanism, not a customization activity.
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Manage by exception
Why this is correct
Delegating within limits and intervening only upon forecast breaches exemplifies manage by exception.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
Stages provide the timeframe, but delegation based on limits is manage by exception.
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