PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project manager is preparing for a stage boundary. The project board has requested a summary of the stage's performance and a forecast for the next stage. Which document should the project manager produce to meet this request?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the End Stage Report with the Highlight Report, as both provide progress information, but only the End Stage Report is used at stage boundaries to forecast the next stage.
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Why each option matters
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End Stage Report
The End Stage Report is the correct document because it is specifically designed to summarize stage performance and provide a forecast for the next stage, as requested by the project board at a stage boundary. Other reports like Highlight, Checkpoint, or Exception Reports serve different purposes and are not used for this specific request.
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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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End Stage Report
Why this is correct
The End Stage Report is produced during the Managing a Stage Boundary process. It summarizes the stage's performance against its plan and provides a forecast for the next stage. It is exactly what the project board requested. The report also includes an updated Business Case and a review of risks and issues.
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Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
The Highlight Report is a progress report produced by the project manager to the project board at regular intervals, typically during a stage. It provides a snapshot of progress but does not include a comprehensive stage performance summary and forecast for the next stage. It is not specific to stage boundaries.
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Exception Report
Why it's wrong here
The Exception Report is produced when a stage or project is forecast to exceed its tolerances. It describes the exception situation and proposes options. It is not a routine stage boundary report and is only used when an exception occurs, which is not the case here.
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Checkpoint Report
Why it's wrong here
The Checkpoint Report is produced by team managers to the project manager, often at frequent intervals. It focuses on the progress of a work package. It does not summarize overall stage performance or forecast the next stage, and it is not directed to the project board.
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