PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Issue an Exception Report to the Project Board
Management by exception dictates that when a tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the Project Manager must escalate to the Project Board via an Exception Report. Continuing without escalation is not allowed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Continue with the current plan and adjust the budget in the next stage
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager cannot unilaterally adjust budgets; escalation is required.
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Close the project immediately
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board will decide whether to close; the PM cannot close unilaterally.
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Issue an Exception Report to the Project Board
Why this is correct
An Exception Report is the correct mechanism to escalate the forecast deviation.
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Reduce the scope to stay within budget without informing the Board
Why it's wrong here
Scope changes without authorization are not allowed.
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