PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
During the Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) process, the Project Manager prepares an Exception Plan. Under what circumstances is this plan created and submitted?
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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When forecasts show that stage tolerances are about to be breached, replacing the current stage or remaining project plan.
An Exception Plan is created when current stage forecasts indicate that stage tolerances will be exceeded, and it is submitted during SB or CS (depending on when the exception occurs) for Project Board approval.
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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When a Team Manager fails to complete a single Work Package on time.
Why it's wrong here
A Work Package delay is handled locally or escalated as an issue; it does not automatically require an Exception Plan unless stage tolerances are breached.
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When the Project Board wants to prematurely close the project due to corporate budget cuts.
Why it's wrong here
Premature closure follows the project closure process, not an Exception Plan.
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Automatically at the end of every successful stage, regardless of performance.
Why it's wrong here
At the end of a successful stage, a normal Next Stage Plan is created, not an Exception Plan.
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When forecasts show that stage tolerances are about to be breached, replacing the current stage or remaining project plan.
Why this is correct
An Exception Plan is drawn up to replace the uncompleted part of a stage when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
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