PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager reviews the Business Case and finds that the expected benefits are no longer achievable. What should the Project Manager do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Recommend to the Project Board that the project should be closed as the Business Case is no longer viable
If the Business Case is no longer viable, the Project Manager should recommend to the Project Board that the project should be closed. The Project Board makes the final decision, not the Project Manager. Option A is incorrect because an Exception Plan is for handling tolerance deviations, not for a failed Business Case. Option B is incorrect because continuing as planned would ignore the loss of viability. Option D is incorrect because the Project Manager cannot unilaterally close the project; the Board must decide.
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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Create an Exception Plan to revise the benefits
Why it's wrong here
Exception Plans address tolerance deviations; a failed Business Case requires Board decision.
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Continue with the next stage as planned and report the issue in the End Project Report
Why it's wrong here
Continuing with an unviable Business Case is not permitted; the issue must be escalated.
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Recommend to the Project Board that the project should be closed as the Business Case is no longer viable
Why this is correct
The Project Manager should escalate to the Project Board, which may decide to close the project.
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Close the project immediately without consulting the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Only the Project Board can authorize premature closure.
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