PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which PRINCE2 process is triggered by the authorization of an Exception Plan?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Controlling a Stage
An Exception Plan is approved by the Project Board, and the project then returns to the Controlling a Stage process to execute the plan.
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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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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
Managing Product Delivery is focused on work package acceptance and execution.
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Directing a Project
Why it's wrong here
Directing a Project authorizes stages and exception plans but is not triggered by them.
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Controlling a Stage
Why this is correct
Correct. After an Exception Plan is approved, the Project Manager executes it within Controlling a Stage.
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Managing a Stage Boundary
Why it's wrong here
Managing a Stage Boundary produces the Exception Plan but is not triggered by its authorization.
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