PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
A project is in the Controlling a Stage process. The Project Manager has just reviewed a completed Work Package, confirmed that all products met their quality criteria, and updated the Stage Plan. According to PRINCE2, which action should the Project Manager take NEXT?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that accepting a completed Work Package automatically triggers stage closure or project closure, rather than the routine decision to authorise further work or move to the stage boundary.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Authorise the next Work Package or, if the stage is complete, prepare for the Managing a Stage Boundary process.
In Controlling a Stage, once a Work Package is accepted and the Stage Plan is updated, the Project Manager reviews work package status and decides the next action. That could be authorising the next Work Package or, if all stage products are complete, preparing for Managing a Stage Boundary. Escalation or project closure would only apply in different circumstances.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Update the Benefits Review Plan to reflect the completion of the stage's products.
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Review Plan is maintained during the Managing a Stage Boundary and Closing a Project processes, not immediately after accepting a completed Work Package in Controlling a Stage. Updating it at this point would be premature because benefits realisation is assessed later. The Project Manager should first ensure the work is formally accepted and any follow-on actions are handled before touching benefit-related documentation.
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Escalate the completion to the Project Board by raising an Exception Report.
Why it's wrong here
An Exception Report is only raised when a stage or project is forecast to exceed its tolerances. Successful completion of a Work Package within tolerance does not warrant escalation. Raising an Exception Report here would be incorrect because there is no exception; the Project Manager should continue managing the stage and only inform the Project Board via Highlight Reports.
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Authorise the next Work Package or, if the stage is complete, prepare for the Managing a Stage Boundary process.
Why this is correct
After accepting a completed Work Package in Controlling a Stage, the Project Manager must review work package status and decide whether to authorise the next Work Package or, if all stage work is done, trigger the Managing a Stage Boundary process. This keeps the stage progressing and ensures the stage is properly closed or continued according to the Stage Plan.
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Close the project immediately because the final products have been delivered.
Why it's wrong here
Closing a Project occurs only after the final stage is complete and the project is ready for closure, which is directed by the Project Board. Accepting one completed Work Package in Controlling a Stage does not mean the whole project is finished. The Project Manager must continue managing remaining stage work before any project closure can be considered.
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