PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
In the PRINCE2 Issues practice, what is the purpose of an Issue Report?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To provide a detailed analysis and recommendation for a formal issue requiring Project Board decision.
An Issue Report is used to document, analyze, and provide recommendations for formal issues (changes, off-specs, problems) that require Project Board escalation and decision-making.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To log identified project risks.
Why it's wrong here
Risks are logged in the Risk Register.
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To provide a detailed analysis and recommendation for a formal issue requiring Project Board decision.
Why this is correct
The Issue Report details an issue's impact, options, and recommendations for the Board.
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To summarize overall stage progress periodically.
Why it's wrong here
Periodic progress summary is the purpose of a Highlight Report.
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To record daily meeting minutes of the project team.
Why it's wrong here
Meeting minutes are kept informally or in administrative logs, not as formal Issue Reports.
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