PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question

Which document is used by the Project Manager to capture lessons learned during a stage?

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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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Lessons Log

The Lessons Log is used to capture lessons throughout the project, including during a stage.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Lessons Log
Why this is correct
The Lessons Log is the PRINCE2 document the Project Manager uses to record lessons as they arise during a stage, feeding the Lessons Report at stage end. The Business Case, Risk Register and Issue Register serve different purposes and do not capture lessons.
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Checkpoint Report
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint Reports record progress, issues and risks at review points, not lessons. Lessons are captured in the Lessons Log, which the Project Manager updates throughout the stage. The Checkpoint Report would be the right vehicle for highlighting progress and forecast information at a checkpoint.
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End Stage Report
Why it's wrong here
The End Stage Report summarises stage performance and is produced at stage end, so it cannot capture lessons during the stage. Lessons belong in the Lessons Log, updated continuously. The End Stage Report would be correct for reporting stage outcomes to the Project Board at the stage boundary.
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Lessons Report
Why it's wrong here
The Lessons Report is produced at the end of a stage or project to share lessons with the wider organisation. It is tempting because it records lessons, but the document the Project Manager uses to capture lessons during a stage is the Lessons Log.

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