PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is forecast to exceed its cost tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
When a tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the Project Manager must escalate to the Project Board via an Exception Report. Option B is correct.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Close the project immediately
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board decides whether to close.
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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
Why this is correct
This is management by exception.
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Report in the next Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
An Exception Report is needed immediately, not deferred.
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Increase the project budget and continue
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager cannot unilaterally increase the budget.
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