PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
A project is nearing the end of its final stage. The Project Manager has prepared the End Project Report and a Lessons Report. Which process is responsible for authorising the project closure?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Directing a Project
Directing a Project (DP) is the process by which the Project Board authorises project closure. The Project Manager prepares the closure recommendation in Closing a Project, but the Board gives the final authorisation.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Closing a Project
Why it's wrong here
Closing a Project prepares the closure recommendation and reports, but the Project Board authorises closure through DP.
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Managing a Stage Boundary
Why it's wrong here
SB is for stage transitions, not final closure.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
DP is the process where the Project Board makes key decisions, including authorising closure.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
Controlling a Stage manages the work of a stage and reports progress, but it does not include the authority to close the project; that authority resides in the Directing a Project process, which reviews the End Project Report and Lessons Report to give formal closure approval. It is tempting because Controlling a Stage handles stage-level authorisations and corrective actions, so in a scenario where a premature stage-end required approval to proceed, that process would be correct.
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Variation 1. A project is in its final stage. The Project Manager has prepared the End Project Report and Lessons Report. What must happen before the project can be closed?
hard- A.The final products must be delivered to the operations team
- B.The Business Case must be updated with actual costs and benefits
- ✓ C.The Project Board must approve the End Project Report and authorize closure
- D.The project team must be released
Why C: The Project Board must authorize project closure through the Directing a Project process. The PM prepares the recommendation, but only the Board can formally close.
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