PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
During which process does the Project Manager produce a Highlight Report?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the process that produces the report (Controlling a Stage) with the process that receives it (Directing a Project), leading candidates to incorrectly select D.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Controlling a Stage
The Highlight Report is produced during the Controlling a Stage process to provide the Project Board with a summary of progress against the stage plan. The Project Manager creates this report at a frequency defined in the Communication Management Approach, typically to report on achievements, planned activities, and any issues or risks.
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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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
MP produces Checkpoint Reports, not Highlight Reports.
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Managing a Stage Boundary
Why it's wrong here
SB produces End Stage Report, not Highlight Report.
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Controlling a Stage
Why this is correct
Highlight Reports are a key output of CS.
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Directing a Project
Why it's wrong here
DP receives Highlight Reports but does not produce them.
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Variation 1. During which process does the Project Manager produce a Highlight Report for the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Controlling a Stage
- B.Managing a Stage Boundary
- C.Starting Up a Project
- D.Managing Product Delivery
Why A: The Controlling a Stage process includes producing Highlight Reports at intervals defined by the Project Board. Managing Product Delivery produces Checkpoint Reports from the Team Manager to the PM. Managing a Stage Boundary produces End Stage Reports. Starting Up a Project does not produce Highlight Reports.
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