PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is nearing the end of a stage, and the Project Manager is preparing the End Stage Report. The Project Board has requested that the project be closed prematurely due to changing business priorities. What should the Project Manager do FIRST?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is jumping straight into closure activities like updating the Business Case or preparing a Lessons Report without first confirming the Project Board's decision and initiating the formal closure process.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Confirm the closure with the Project Board and then follow the 'Closing a Project' process.
The first action is to confirm the premature closure with the Project Board and then follow the 'Closing a Project' process. This process ensures that the project is closed in a controlled manner, with all necessary documentation and approvals. Confirming with the Project Board provides the authority to proceed and ensures that the decision is formally acknowledged. The closure process includes preparing the End Project Report, updating the Business Case, and capturing lessons learned.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Update the Business Case to reflect the premature closure.
Why it's wrong here
Updating the Business Case might be part of the closure process, but it is not the first step. The Project Manager should first formally acknowledge the Project Board's decision and then follow the 'Closing a Project' process. The Business Case update would come later, as part of documenting the reasons for closure. Acting on the Business Case first could delay the necessary closure activities.
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Close the project immediately and release all resources.
Why it's wrong here
Closing the project immediately without following the 'Closing a Project' process would bypass necessary activities such as documenting lessons, updating the Business Case, and obtaining approval for closure. Releasing resources prematurely could also leave loose ends. The Project Manager must follow the formal closure process to ensure that the project is closed in an orderly manner and that all stakeholders are informed.
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Prepare a Lessons Report to capture what went wrong.
Why it's wrong here
Preparing a Lessons Report is an important part of closing a project, but it is not the first action. The Project Manager must first confirm the closure with the Project Board and then initiate the 'Closing a Project' process. The Lessons Report is typically produced later, as part of the closure activities, to capture lessons for future projects. Doing it first would be premature and could miss other closure steps.
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Confirm the closure with the Project Board and then follow the 'Closing a Project' process.
Why this is correct
When the Project Board decides to close the project prematurely, the Project Manager's first action is to confirm this decision and then initiate the 'Closing a Project' process. This process includes activities such as preparing the End Project Report, updating the Business Case, and capturing lessons. Confirming with the Project Board ensures that the decision is formally recorded and that the Project Manager has clear direction to proceed with closure.
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