PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
During a stage, the Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager indicating that the team has implemented a workaround for an off-specification without prior approval. What should the Project Manager do?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Raise an Issue Report and assess the impact of the workaround
Any off-specification must be formally documented as an issue. The team should not have implemented a workaround without approval. The Project Manager should raise an Issue Report and investigate the impact.
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- ✓
Raise an Issue Report and assess the impact of the workaround
Why this is correct
The Project Manager should document the issue and assess the impact, then decide on the appropriate action.
- ✗
Accept the workaround as it has already been implemented
Why it's wrong here
The workaround should be formally reviewed and approved; bypassing configuration management is not acceptable.
- ✗
Update the Configuration Item Record to reflect the change
Why it's wrong here
The configuration item record should only be updated after formal approval.
- ✗
Instruct the Team Manager to reverse the workaround immediately
Why it's wrong here
Reversing may not be the best action; first assess the impact and then decide.
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Variation 1. During a stage, the Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What is the primary purpose of this report?
hard- ✓ A.To communicate progress of a Work Package to the Project Manager
- B.To request changes to the Work Package
- C.To escalate issues that cannot be resolved at team level
- D.To inform the Project Board of stage progress
Why A: A Checkpoint Report is a progress report from the Team Manager to the Project Manager, typically covering the frequency defined in the Work Package.
Variation 2. A Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What should the Project Manager do with this information?
medium- ✓ A.Use it to update the Stage Plan and prepare the Highlight Report
- B.File it without action as it is only for information
- C.Forward it directly to the Project Board
- D.Send it to Project Assurance for review
Why A: The Project Manager uses Checkpoint Reports to monitor progress and compile the Highlight Report for the Project Board.
Variation 3. Who is responsible for producing a Checkpoint Report?
medium- A.Senior User
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Team Manager
- D.Project Support
Why C: The Checkpoint Report is a progress report on the work performed within a Work Package, and it is produced by the Team Manager (or the team member responsible for the work package) to provide the Project Manager with a summary of progress at a frequency defined in the Work Package. This is because the Team Manager is the role that manages the day-to-day work of the team and is best positioned to report on actual progress against the plan.
Variation 4. Who is responsible for producing a Checkpoint Report?
medium- A.Project Manager
- ✓ B.Team Manager
- C.Senior User
- D.Project Support
Why B: Team Managers produce Checkpoint Reports to inform the Project Manager of progress against work packages.
Variation 5. What is the purpose of a Checkpoint Report?
medium- ✓ A.To provide the Project Manager with information on team progress
- B.To provide the Project Board with information on stage progress
- C.To report an exception to the Project Board
- D.To document lessons learned
Why A: The Checkpoint Report is a PRINCE2 management product used by the Team Manager to report on team-level progress to the Project Manager at a frequency defined in the Work Package. Its purpose is to provide the Project Manager with information on team progress, including completed work, planned activities, and any issues or risks, enabling informed decision-making without escalating to the Project Board.
Variation 6. What is the purpose of a Checkpoint Report?
medium- A.To document lessons learned
- ✓ B.To report progress of a Work Package from the Team Manager to the Project Manager
- C.To inform the Project Board of stage progress
- D.To escalate issues to the Project Board
Why B: The Checkpoint Report is a PRINCE2 management product used by the Team Manager to report progress of a Work Package to the Project Manager. Its purpose is to provide regular, detailed progress updates on the work being performed by the team, ensuring the Project Manager can monitor delivery against the Work Package plan. This is distinct from higher-level reports like the End Stage Report or Highlight Report.
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