PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record Item ID: CI-103 Product: User Authentication Module Version: 2.1 Status: Under Development Baseline: 2.0 Last Review: 2024-01-15 Owner: Project Support Office Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?
Refer to the exhibit.
PRINCE2 Configuration Item Record Item ID: CI-103 Product: User Authentication Module Version: 2.1 Status: Under Development Baseline: 2.0 Last Review: 2024-01-15 Owner: Project Support Office
Issue: The team reports that the latest version (2.1) has a critical defect. The status is 'Under Development' but the baseline is still 2.0. What process should the project manager follow?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between managing issues within a stage (Controlling a Stage) versus escalating to the project board (Exception Report) or deferring to stage boundaries (Managing a Stage Boundary); the trap here is assuming that any defect automatically requires a baseline change or an exception report, when in fact the product is still under development and the defect can be handled as a normal issue within the current stage.
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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Log the defect as an issue and manage it through Controlling a Stage.
The defect in version 2.1 of the User Authentication Module is a new issue that must be formally logged and managed within the current stage. PRINCE2 requires that all issues (including defects) be captured in the Issue Register and handled through the Controlling a Stage process, which includes assessing the impact, deciding on corrective action, and updating the Configuration Item Record (CIR) accordingly. The baseline remains 2.0 because version 2.1 is still under development and has not been baselined, so the defect does not trigger a baseline change request.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Log the defect as an issue and manage it through Controlling a Stage.
Why this is correct
Issues are managed during Controlling a Stage.
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Include the defect in the next Managing a Stage Boundary report.
Why it's wrong here
This is for stage boundaries, not for immediate issue handling.
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Update the configuration item record and close the project.
Why it's wrong here
Closing the project is not appropriate for a defect.
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Raise an exception report to the project board for a baseline change.
Why it's wrong here
The product is not baselined; it's under development.
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