PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In a PRINCE2 project, the Project Manager submits an Exception Report. What is the most likely trigger for this report?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse an Exception Report (triggered by tolerance breach) with an Issue Report or Change Request (triggered by problems or changes within tolerance).
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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The project is forecast to exceed the stage cost tolerance
In PRINCE2, an Exception Report is triggered when a forecast indicates that a stage will exceed its agreed tolerance (e.g., cost or time). Option C is correct because exceeding stage cost tolerance is a formal deviation that requires escalation to the Project Board via an Exception Report, as the Project Manager cannot authorize changes beyond tolerance.
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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The Project Manager needs to request additional resources within the current stage tolerance
Why it's wrong here
Changes within tolerance are managed by the Project Manager without escalation.
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A team member reports a minor delay that can be accommodated within tolerance
Why it's wrong here
Minor delays within tolerance do not require an Exception Report.
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The project is forecast to exceed the stage cost tolerance
Why this is correct
A forecast tolerance breach triggers an Exception Report to the Project Board.
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The Senior User requests a change that does not affect the Business Case
Why it's wrong here
A change request would be handled via Change Control, not an Exception Report.
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