- A
Highlight Report is from Project Manager to Project Board; Checkpoint Report is from Team Manager to Project Manager
Correct.
- B
Highlight Report is from Team Manager to Project Manager; Checkpoint Report is from Project Manager to Project Board
Why wrong: Reversed.
- C
Both are from Project Manager to Project Board
Why wrong: Incorrect.
- D
Both are from Team Manager to Project Manager
Why wrong: Incorrect.
Question 82 of 1,731
Highlight Report vs Checkpoint Report: Who Sends What in PRINCE2
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
What is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint 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
✓
Highlight Report is from Project Manager to Project Board; Checkpoint Report is from Team Manager to Project Manager
Option A is correct because in PRINCE2, the Highlight Report is a formal report from the Project Manager to the Project Board, summarizing progress, risks, and issues at a stage level. The Checkpoint Report is a detailed report from the Team Manager to the Project Manager, covering work package progress at a team level. This distinction ensures the right level of detail reaches the appropriate management layer.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Highlight Report is from Project Manager to Project Board; Checkpoint Report is from Team Manager to Project Manager
Why this is correct
Correct.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Highlight Report is from Team Manager to Project Manager; Checkpoint Report is from Project Manager to Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Reversed.
- ✗
Both are from Project Manager to Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect.
- ✗
Both are from Team Manager to Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is confusing the reporting direction and audience, as candidates often mix up which report goes to the Project Board versus the Project Manager, leading to a reversal of the correct roles.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Highlight Report is produced at predefined intervals (e.g., every stage) and includes a summary of progress, forecast, and key management information for the Project Board. The Checkpoint Report is produced more frequently (e.g., weekly) by the Team Manager and provides granular details on work package status, including actuals against plan, quality activities, and lessons learned. This layered reporting ensures the Project Board receives strategic oversight while the Project Manager gets operational detail for control.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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The correct answer is: Highlight Report is from Project Manager to Project Board; Checkpoint Report is from Team Manager to Project Manager — Option A is correct because in PRINCE2, the Highlight Report is a formal report from the Project Manager to the Project Board, summarizing progress, risks, and issues at a stage level. The Checkpoint Report is a detailed report from the Team Manager to the Project Manager, covering work package progress at a team level. This distinction ensures the right level of detail reaches the appropriate management layer.
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Variation 1. What is the primary difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
hard- ✓ A.A Highlight Report is sent to the Project Board; a Checkpoint Report is sent to the Project Manager
- B.A Highlight Report is produced weekly; a Checkpoint Report is produced daily
- C.A Highlight Report covers the entire project; a Checkpoint Report covers a stage
- D.There is no difference; they are the same report with different names
Why A: Highlight Reports are from PM to Project Board; Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to PM.
Variation 2. In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
medium- A.Highlight Report covers the entire project; Checkpoint Report covers only a stage
- B.Highlight Report is sent by the Team Manager; Checkpoint Report is sent by the Project Manager
- C.There is no difference; they are the same document
- ✓ D.Highlight Report is sent to the Project Board; Checkpoint Report is sent to the Project Manager
Why D: A Highlight Report is sent from the Project Manager to the Project Board regularly, while a Checkpoint Report is sent from the Team Manager to the Project Manager more frequently.
Variation 3. What is the difference between a Checkpoint Report and a Highlight Report?
easy- ✓ A.Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to Project Manager; Highlight Reports are from Project Manager to Project Board
- B.Checkpoint Reports are produced by the Project Manager; Highlight Reports by the Team Manager
- C.Checkpoint Reports are only produced at stage boundaries; Highlight Reports are produced weekly
- D.Checkpoint Reports are sent to the Project Board; Highlight Reports are sent to the Project Manager
Why A: Checkpoint Reports are from Team Managers to the Project Manager, while Highlight Reports are from the Project Manager to the Project Board.
Variation 4. What is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
hard- ✓ A.Highlight Reports are for the Project Board; Checkpoint Reports are for the Project Manager
- B.They are the same but with different names
- C.Highlight Reports are written by the team; Checkpoint Reports are written by the PM
- D.Highlight Reports are for stakeholders; Checkpoint Reports are for the Project Board
Why A: Highlight Reports are from PM to Project Board; Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to PM.
Variation 5. What is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
hard- ✓ A.Highlight Reports are produced by the Project Manager; Checkpoint Reports are produced by the Team Manager
- B.Highlight Reports are for the Project Board; Checkpoint Reports are for the Project Manager
- C.Highlight Reports are produced weekly; Checkpoint Reports are produced daily
- D.There is no difference; they are the same document
Why A: Highlight Reports are from Project Manager to Project Board and cover the whole stage. Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to Project Manager and cover a team's work.
Variation 6. What is the difference between a Highlight Report and a Checkpoint Report?
medium- A.The Highlight Report is used to escalate exceptions, while the Checkpoint Report is for routine communication
- B.The Highlight Report is produced only at stage boundaries, while the Checkpoint Report is produced weekly
- ✓ C.The Highlight Report is from the Project Manager to the Project Board, while the Checkpoint Report is from the Team Manager to the Project Manager
- D.The Highlight Report focuses on risks and issues, while the Checkpoint Report focuses on product quality
Why C: Option C is correct. In PRINCE2, the Highlight Report is produced by the Project Manager and sent to the Project Board to provide a summary of stage progress, while the Checkpoint Report is produced by the Team Manager and sent to the Project Manager to report on work package progress. Option A is wrong because the Exception Report (not Highlight Report) is used to escalate exceptions. Option B is wrong because the Highlight Report is typically produced at regular intervals during a stage (e.g., weekly), not only at stage boundaries. Option D is wrong because both reports cover progress, risks, and issues; the focus difference is on audience and level of detail.
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