PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
In the PRINCE2 Progress practice, what is the primary purpose of a Highlight Report?
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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To provide the Project Board with a summary of stage performance during a reporting period.
Highlight Reports provide the Project Board with a summary of stage progress, status of tolerances, risks, and issues during a reporting period.
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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To request additional budget from corporate management.
Why it's wrong here
Budget requests during exceptions are handled via Exception Reports.
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To report daily progress from team members to the Team Manager.
Why it's wrong here
Team reporting is done via Checkpoint Reports or daily stand-ups.
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To formally close the project at the end.
Why it's wrong here
Project closure is handled via the Closing a Project process and End Project Report.
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To provide the Project Board with a summary of stage performance during a reporting period.
Why this is correct
Highlight Reports keep the Project Board informed of progress against the stage plan.
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