PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Managing a Stage Boundary process with the Controlling a Stage process, as both involve stage-level activities, but only Managing a Stage Boundary handles the formal handover and authorization between stages.
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 review the progress of the current stage and request authorization to start the next stage
The Managing a Stage Boundary process is designed to provide the Project Board with sufficient information to review the current stage's performance, approve the next stage plan, and authorize the project to continue. It ensures that the project remains viable by assessing progress against the business case and updating the project plan accordingly.
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 plan the entire project before initiation
Why it's wrong here
Project planning is part of Initiating a Project.
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To control day-to-day work during a stage
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day control is done in Controlling a Stage process.
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To close the project and evaluate its performance
Why it's wrong here
Closing a Project process handles project closure.
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To review the progress of the current stage and request authorization to start the next stage
Why this is correct
This is the correct purpose: the Project Board reviews the current stage's results and authorises the next.
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