PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the purpose of the 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the primary purpose of 'Managing a Stage Boundary' (review and approval of the next stage) with the specific activity of producing an Exception Plan, which is a conditional output, not the core purpose.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To enable the Project Board to review the current stage and approve the next stage plan
The 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process in PRINCE2 is designed to provide the Project Board with sufficient information to review the current stage's performance, approve the next stage plan, and confirm continued business justification. This process ensures that the project remains viable and that the Project Board can make informed go/no-go decisions before committing resources to the next stage.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To manage the delivery of work packages and monitor progress
Why it's wrong here
That is the purpose of Controlling a Stage.
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To define the project scope and create the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
That occurs during Initiating a Project.
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To produce an Exception Plan when a stage is forecast to exceed tolerances
Why it's wrong here
Exception Plans are produced during the Controlling a Stage process.
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To enable the Project Board to review the current stage and approve the next stage plan
Why this is correct
This is the correct purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process.
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