The correct response is to record the defect and raise a Problem/Concern to the Project Manager. This is because, under PRINCE2, any product that fails to meet its agreed specification is classified as an Off-specification, and the Team Manager’s role is to formally log this issue and escalate it for resolution rather than attempting to fix it independently. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this question tests your understanding of the Team Manager’s boundaries within the Work Package—specifically, that they manage execution but do not authorize changes or deviations. A common trap is assuming the Team Manager should simply fix the defect or report it informally; the key is that any deviation from the product description must be formally captured as a Problem/Concern. Remember the mnemonic “Record and Raise”—you record the Off-specification, then raise the concern to the Project Manager, who decides on corrective action.
PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of people: organizations, teams, and leadership. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
The Team Manager receives a Work Package and proceeds with the work. A product is found to be defective. What should the Team Manager do?
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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Record the defect and raise a Problem/Concern to the Project Manager
If a product is defective, the Team Manager should first record the issue as an Off-specification and then raise a Problem/Concern to the Project Manager for resolution.
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.
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Correct the defect and continue with the work package
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager should not unilaterally correct a defect without reporting it; the change control procedure must be followed.
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Record the defect and raise a Problem/Concern to the Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Team Manager should record the off-specification and escalate to the Project Manager as a problem.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Inform the Project Board directly
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager reports to the Project Manager, not directly to the Project Board.
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Ignore the defect and continue as planned
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring a defect is not acceptable; it must be recorded and managed.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PRINCE2F exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
People: organizations, teams, and leadership — This question tests People: organizations, teams, and leadership — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Record the defect and raise a Problem/Concern to the Project Manager — If a product is defective, the Team Manager should first record the issue as an Off-specification and then raise a Problem/Concern to the Project Manager for resolution.
What should I do if I get this PRINCE2F question wrong?
Identify which PRINCE2F exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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