PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the purpose of a Checkpoint Report?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the audience of the Checkpoint Report (Project Manager) with that of the Highlight Report (Project Board), leading candidates to incorrectly select Option B.
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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To provide the Project Manager with information on team progress
The Checkpoint Report is a PRINCE2 management product used by the Team Manager to report on team-level progress to the Project Manager at a frequency defined in the Work Package. Its purpose is to provide the Project Manager with information on team progress, including completed work, planned activities, and any issues or risks, enabling informed decision-making without escalating to the Project Board.
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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To provide the Project Manager with information on team progress
Why this is correct
Correct. Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager to Project Manager.
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To provide the Project Board with information on stage progress
Why it's wrong here
That is the purpose of a Highlight Report.
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To report an exception to the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
That is an Exception Report.
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To document lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
Lessons are documented in the Lessons Log.
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