- A
Exception Report
Why wrong: Exception Report is only used when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
- B
Checkpoint Report
Why wrong: Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to PM.
- C
End Stage Report
Why wrong: End Stage Report is produced in SB.
- D
Highlight Report
Highlight Report is sent to the Project Board.
Question 1,472 of 1,731
Which Report Does the Project Manager Send to the Board During Controlling a Stage?
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 processes. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
During the Controlling a Stage process, which report does the Project Manager send to the Project Board?
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
✓
Highlight Report
In the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager sends the Highlight Report to the Project Board at regular intervals to provide a summary of progress against the stage plan, including achievements, next steps, and any issues or risks. This report is the standard communication tool for keeping the board informed during a stage, as defined in PRINCE2.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Exception Report
Why it's wrong here
Exception Report is only used when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
- ✗
Checkpoint Report
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to PM.
- ✗
End Stage Report
Why it's wrong here
End Stage Report is produced in SB.
- ✓
Highlight Report
Why this is correct
Highlight Report is sent to the Project Board.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
In PRINCE2, candidates often confuse the Checkpoint Report (sent to the Project Manager by team managers) with the Highlight Report (sent to the Project Board by the Project Manager) due to their similar names and periodic nature. This distinction is critical in the Controlling a Stage process.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Highlight Report is a key management product in PRINCE2, typically produced on a frequency defined in the Communication Management Strategy (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly). It includes sections such as 'Period's Achievements', 'Next Period's Planned Activities', and 'Issues and Risks', ensuring the Project Board can exercise control without micromanaging. In real-world scenarios, a missed Highlight Report can trigger an escalation, as the board relies on it for timely decision-making.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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PRINCE2 Processes — This question tests PRINCE2 Processes — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Highlight Report — In the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager sends the Highlight Report to the Project Board at regular intervals to provide a summary of progress against the stage plan, including achievements, next steps, and any issues or risks. This report is the standard communication tool for keeping the board informed during a stage, as defined in PRINCE2.
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Variation 1. In the Controlling a Stage process, which document does the Project Manager send to the Project Board to report progress?
medium- A.Checkpoint Report
- B.End Stage Report
- C.Exception Report
- ✓ D.Highlight Report
Why D: The Highlight Report is the correct document because it is the formal mechanism by which the Project Manager provides the Project Board with a summary of progress, achievements, and next planned steps at regular intervals during the Controlling a Stage process. It is specifically designed to keep the Board informed without requiring their approval for day-to-day management.
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