PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
When should the Project Manager escalate an issue to the Project Board?
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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When the issue cannot be resolved within the delegated tolerances
Issues that threaten tolerances or require changes to baselines should be escalated. The PM manages issues within their authority.
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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When the issue involves the Project Manager's own performance
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard criterion.
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Only at the end of a stage
Why it's wrong here
Escalation can happen anytime.
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When the issue cannot be resolved within the delegated tolerances
Why this is correct
Escalation is required when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
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Only when the issue is identified
Why it's wrong here
Not every issue needs escalation.
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