PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is forecast to exceed its stage 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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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
When tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the Project Manager must raise an Exception Report to the Project Board.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Continue and report in the next Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
Immediate escalation is required, not waiting for the next report.
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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
Why this is correct
Correct. Management by exception requires immediate escalation.
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Close the project
Why it's wrong here
Closure is a Project Board decision, not automatic.
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Increase the cost tolerance and continue
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager cannot change tolerances; only the Project Board can.
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