PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager receives a Checkpoint Report from a Team Manager. What should the Project Manager do next?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Checkpoint Report (a team-to-PM report) with the Highlight Report (a PM-to-Board report), leading them to incorrectly forward the Checkpoint Report directly to the Project Board instead of using it to compile the Highlight Report.
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
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Review the report, update the Stage Plan and logs as necessary, and compile the next Highlight Report
In the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager's immediate responsibility upon receiving a Checkpoint Report is to review it for progress against the Stage Plan, update the Stage Plan and any relevant logs (e.g., Issue Register, Risk Register) with new information, and then compile the next Highlight Report for the Project Board. This ensures accurate monitoring and control of the stage, aligning with PRINCE2's management by exception principle.
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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File the report without action
Why it's wrong here
The PM should review and take necessary actions.
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Forward the Checkpoint Report to the Project Board immediately
Why it's wrong here
The Checkpoint Report is for the Project Manager; the Board receives Highlight Reports.
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Issue a new Work Package
Why it's wrong here
Only if the report indicates completion or need for new work.
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Review the report, update the Stage Plan and logs as necessary, and compile the next Highlight Report
Why this is correct
This is the correct action per PRINCE2.
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