PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
The Project Board is reviewing an Exception Plan and decides to approve it. Which process is the Project Board executing?
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Directing a Project
Approving an Exception Plan is a key decision made by the Project Board during Directing a Project. The Project Board authorizes exception plans, stage plans, and closure. Controlling a Stage is for the PM. Managing a Stage Boundary produces the Exception Plan but the Board approves it. Closing a Project is for project closure.
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Controlling a Stage
Why it's wrong here
Controlling a Stage is the PM's process for day-to-day management.
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Closing a Project
Why it's wrong here
Closing a Project involves producing the End Project Report, not approving exception plans.
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Directing a Project
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes exception plans during Directing a Project.
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Managing a Stage Boundary
Why it's wrong here
Managing a Stage Boundary produces the Exception Plan, but the Board approves it during Directing a Project.
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Variation 1. The Project Board is considering whether to approve an Exception Plan. Which process should they use to make this decision?
hard- A.Managing a Stage Boundary
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- C.Controlling a Stage
- D.Closing a Project
Why B: The Project Board is responsible for making key decisions and exercising overall control over the project. When an Exception Plan is submitted, it is the Project Board's role to review and approve or reject it, which is a core activity of the 'Directing a Project' process. This process covers all high-level decision-making, including authorizing deviations from the plan.
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