PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager produces an Exception Plan. What triggers the creation of an Exception Plan?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is confusing the trigger for an Exception Plan with routine stage-end planning; candidates pick 'end of a stage' when the real trigger is Project Board approval of an Exception 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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The Project Board approves an Exception Report
An Exception Plan is produced during the Managing a Stage Boundary process when the Project Board approves an Exception Report. The Exception Report documents that a stage or the project is forecast to exceed its tolerances, and once the Board approves it, the Project Manager must prepare an Exception Plan to show how the project will recover and realign with the Project Plan.
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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The project is closed prematurely
Why it's wrong here
Premature closure triggers the Closing a Project process.
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The Project Board approves an Exception Report
Why this is correct
An Exception Plan is triggered when the Project Board approves an Exception Report, since the board has agreed corrective action is needed. The Project Manager then plans how to recover from the tolerance breach, replacing the remainder of the current Stage Plan.
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The end of a stage is reached
Why it's wrong here
A Stage Plan is produced at stage boundaries, not an Exception Plan.
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The Project Manager identifies a new risk
Why it's wrong here
New risks are managed through the risk procedure, not automatically leading to an Exception Plan.
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