PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
A project to develop a new software application has completed its first stage. The Project Manager is preparing the End Stage Report. What is the primary purpose of this report?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the End Stage Report with a Lessons Report or an Exception Report, failing to recognize its primary role as a stage-gate authorization mechanism.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To request authorization for the next stage and give a summary of the current stage's performance
The End Stage Report in PRINCE2 serves a dual purpose: it summarizes the current stage's performance against the plan and requests authorization to proceed to the next stage. This aligns with the PRINCE2 principle of managing by stages, where each stage ends with a formal review and decision point. The report provides the Project Board with the necessary information to approve continued investment.
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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To document lessons learned for future projects
Why it's wrong here
Lessons are captured in the Lessons Log, not primarily in the End Stage Report.
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To request authorization for the next stage and give a summary of the current stage's performance
Why this is correct
Correct. The End Stage Report is used to obtain approval to proceed to the next stage.
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To highlight any deviations from the project plan
Why it's wrong here
While deviations may be reported, the primary purpose is stage authorization.
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To update the Business Case based on actual costs
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is updated separately; the End Stage Report supports the decision.
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