PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project manager produces an End Stage Report for the current stage and a Stage Plan for the next stage. However, the project board rejects the Stage Plan. What is the project manager's next course of action according to PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume the Project Manager can simply revise and resubmit the plan, but PRINCE2 mandates an Exception Report to the board when a stage plan is rejected, as the board must formally decide the project's fate.
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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Issue an Exception Report to the project board recommending project closure
When the Project Board rejects the Stage Plan during the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the project cannot proceed as intended. PRINCE2 requires the Project Manager to issue an Exception Report to the Project Board, recommending project closure if the plan is not approved, because the project has no authorized plan to continue and the board must decide whether to close or take alternative action.
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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Revise the Stage Plan and resubmit it to the project board
Why it's wrong here
While possible, the immediate action is to report the issue; revision may come later.
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Escalate to the program or corporate management for a decision
Why it's wrong here
The project manager should first use the Exception Report to the project board.
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Proceed with the next stage as planned, then report to the project board at the next review
Why it's wrong here
This ignores the board's rejection and is not allowed.
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Issue an Exception Report to the project board recommending project closure
Why this is correct
This formally documents the issue and allows the board to decide on closure.
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