PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
Which THREE of the following actions are valid responses by the Project Board when an Exception Report is escalated during Controlling a Stage?
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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Instruct project closure if the project is no longer viable
When an Exception Report is submitted, the Project Board can request a revised Exception Plan, instruct project closure, or authorize another stage plan.
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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Instruct project closure if the project is no longer viable
Why this is correct
If exceptions destroy business justification, the board can close the project.
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Request an Exception Plan to be prepared and submitted for approval
Why this is correct
The board commonly asks for an Exception Plan to rescue the stage.
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Direct the Project Manager to alter stage tolerances without a plan
Why it's wrong here
Tolerances are baselined governance limits and cannot be arbitrarily ignored without a formal Exception Plan.
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Take over day-to-day management of the work packages directly from the Team Managers
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board never takes over operational management; they manage by exception.
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Authorize an alternative stage plan or Exception Plan
Why this is correct
The board has the authority to approve the Exception Plan.
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