PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Highlight Report?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between management products by their direction of communication (e.g., Highlight Report is upward to the Board, Checkpoint Report is upward to the Project Manager, Exception Report is for escalations) and candidates confuse the Highlight Report with the Checkpoint Report or Exception Report.
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 report progress from Project Manager to Project Board
The Highlight Report is a PRINCE2 management product used by the Project Manager to provide the Project Board with a summary of progress, achievements, and planned activities for the next reporting period. Its purpose is to keep the Project Board informed so they can make decisions and exercise control, not to escalate issues or report at the team level.
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 report progress from Project Manager to Project Board
Why this is correct
The Highlight Report is sent by the Project Manager to the Project Board.
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To close the project
Why it's wrong here
The End Project Report is used for closure.
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To report progress from Team Manager to Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
That is the Checkpoint Report.
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To escalate exceptions from Project Manager to Project Board
Why it's wrong here
That is the Exception Report.
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