PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager identifies an issue that could affect the project's ability to meet its agreed tolerances. What is the first action the Project Manager should take?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Record the issue in the Issue Register
The PM must first record the issue in the Issue Register and then decide on the appropriate response. If the issue could breach tolerances, an Exception Report is needed, but the immediate step is to log it.
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Update the Project Plan to reflect the impact
Why it's wrong here
Updating the plan is a later step after analysis and decision.
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Instruct the Team Manager to take corrective action
Why it's wrong here
The PM must first assess the issue before instructing corrective action.
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Escalate the issue to the Project Board via an Exception Report
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is appropriate only if the issue is forecast to exceed tolerances; the first step is to log the issue.
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Record the issue in the Issue Register
Why this is correct
The PM must first log the issue in the Issue Register, then assess and decide on action.
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Variation 1. During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager identifies that the project is forecast to exceed the agreed cost tolerance for the current stage. What should the Project Manager do?
medium- A.Close the project immediately as the Business Case is no longer viable
- ✓ B.Raise an Exception Report to the Project Board and await their direction before proceeding
- C.Increase the project budget to absorb the additional cost and continue with the current Stage Plan
- D.Continue with the current Stage Plan and report the cost overrun in the next Highlight Report
Why B: When a stage tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the Project Manager must escalate to the Project Board via an Exception Report. This is PRINCE2's management by exception principle.
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