PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A project is forecast to exceed its stage 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, following management by exception.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Increase the project budget to absorb the additional cost
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager cannot unilaterally increase the budget.
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Continue and report in the next Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
Escalation must be immediate, not delayed.
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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
Why this is correct
Correct action under management by exception.
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Close the project immediately
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case may still be viable; the Board decides.
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