PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
A project is utilizing a hybrid delivery approach where initial stages are managed via traditional plans, but later delivery increments use iterative product delivery. The Project Manager is establishing the Plans practice. Which plan type must be maintained as a rolling wave plan throughout the project lifecycle?
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The Stage Plan
The Stage Plan is created for each management stage and is detailed, while the Project Plan provides a high-level view of the entire project. When using iterative or hybrid approaches, Stage Plans (or delivery plans) act as rolling wave plans, being detailed close in and planned at a higher level further out.
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The Stage Plan
Why this is correct
Correct. Stage Plans provide the detailed planning horizon and are updated as a rolling wave as the project progresses.
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The Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan covers the whole project scope at a summary level and is not typically a rolling wave plan.
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The Team Plan
Why it's wrong here
Team Plans are optional and created by Team Managers, not necessarily acting as the main rolling wave mechanism for the project management team.
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The Benefits Management Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Management Plan tracks when and how benefits will be measured, long after project closure.
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