PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
During the Initiation Stage, the project manager realizes that the project's duration is underestimated. What should be updated?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the Project Plan (overall project) and Stage Plan (current stage), leading candidates to mistakenly update the Stage Plan when the issue affects the entire project duration.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Project Plan
The Project Plan is the correct artifact to update because it defines the overall project timeline, milestones, and resource estimates. When the duration is underestimated during Initiation, the Project Plan must be revised to reflect a realistic schedule before it is approved by the project board. Updating the Project Plan ensures the baseline for the entire project is accurate, which is critical for subsequent stage planning and control.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case may also need updating, but the immediate impact is on the Plan.
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Project Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Plan includes the schedule and must be updated to reflect the new duration.
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Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Stage Plan for Initiation is already in progress; the overall Project Plan needs revision.
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Risk Register
Why it's wrong here
This is not a risk but a planning error; the plan should be corrected.
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