PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
During the Managing a Stage Boundary process, the Project Manager produces an End Stage Report. What is the purpose of this report?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the End Stage Report with the Checkpoint Report (which focuses on work package progress) or the End Project Report (which closes the entire project), leading them to select options that describe lower-level or project-closure activities instead of the stage boundary review and next-stage authorization purpose.
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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To summarize the stage's actual performance against the plan and request authorization for the next stage
The End Stage Report is produced during the Managing a Stage Boundary process to provide a formal summary of the stage's actual performance against the approved Stage Plan. Its primary purpose is to give the Project Board the information needed to review the completed stage and decide whether to authorize the next stage, including updated Business Case and project plan information. Option D correctly captures this dual purpose of reporting on the completed stage and seeking approval to proceed.
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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To report on the progress of work packages within the stage
Why it's wrong here
That is done in Highlight Reports from CS.
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To document lessons learned for the entire project
Why it's wrong here
Lessons are captured in SB but the End Stage Report focuses on stage performance.
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To close the project
Why it's wrong here
Closing is done in CP.
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To summarize the stage's actual performance against the plan and request authorization for the next stage
Why this is correct
The End Stage Report reviews the current stage and presents the plan for the next.
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