PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
A Project Manager is leading a project using PRINCE2. The project is in the 'Controlling a Stage' process. A Work Package has been assigned to a Team Manager. Which document authorizes the Team Manager to start work on the Work Package?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the Stage Plan, which controls the stage, with the Work Package, which authorizes specific work.
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Work Package
The Work Package is the authorization document given to the Team Manager to start work. It contains the necessary information and constraints, and its agreement signifies the Team Manager's commitment to deliver the specified products. The Stage Plan, Highlight Report, and Checkpoint Report serve different purposes and do not authorize work.
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Work Package
Why this is correct
The Work Package is the document that authorizes the Team Manager to start work. It includes the product description, constraints, interfaces, and reporting requirements. Once agreed, it serves as the authority for the Team Manager to proceed with the assigned work.
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Checkpoint Report
Why it's wrong here
The Checkpoint Report is produced by the Team Manager to report progress to the Project Manager. It is a monitoring tool, not an authorization document. It does not grant permission to start work; it is used after work has begun.
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Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Stage Plan is used by the Project Manager to control the stage, but it does not directly authorize a Team Manager to start work on a specific Work Package. It provides the overall stage context, but the Work Package is the specific authorization for the Team Manager.
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Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
The Highlight Report is a progress report from the Project Manager to the Project Board. It does not authorize work; it informs stakeholders about stage progress. It is not used to assign or authorize Work Packages to Team Managers.
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