PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
During the Controlling a Stage process, a Team Manager reports that a Work Package is behind schedule. What should the Project Manager do first?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Review the situation and, if within tolerance, approve corrective action
The Project Manager should assess the situation and decide whether to escalate based on tolerance. If it's within tolerance, they can approve corrective action.
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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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is only needed if tolerance is forecast to be exceeded.
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Issue a Change Request to modify the Work Package
Why it's wrong here
The delay may not require a change; it's a performance issue.
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Review the situation and, if within tolerance, approve corrective action
Why this is correct
Correct; the PM manages within tolerance.
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Approve an extension to the Work Package
Why it's wrong here
The PM should assess the situation first before approving changes.
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