PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager identifies a deviation that is expected to remain within the stage tolerance. What should the Project Manager do?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Take corrective action and continue
If the deviation is within stage tolerance, corrective action can be taken by the Project Manager without escalation. The Project Manager should take corrective action to bring the work back on track.
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Take corrective action and continue
Why this is correct
The Project Manager can handle deviations within tolerance without board involvement.
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Inform the Project Board in the next Highlight Report
Why it's wrong here
While the deviation may be noted, corrective action should be taken immediately, not just reported later.
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Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
An Exception Report is only needed when tolerance is forecast to be exceeded.
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Escalate the issue to the Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager reports to the Project Manager, not the other way around.
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