PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is responsible for authorizing work to be done within a stage?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the confusion between 'Controlling a Stage' and 'Managing Product Delivery', where candidates might think that 'Managing Product Delivery' authorizes work, but it actually receives authorization from 'Controlling a Stage'.
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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Controlling a Stage
The 'Controlling a Stage' process is responsible for authorizing work to be done within a stage. It involves the day-to-day management of the stage, including authorizing work packages, monitoring progress, and taking corrective action. This process ensures that the stage stays on track and delivers the required products.
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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Directing a Project
Why it's wrong here
Directing a Project authorises the project itself and stage boundaries at board level, not the work packages inside a stage. It is tempting because it does grant stage authorisation, but that decision sits with the board; the process that allocates work packages to teams within the stage is Managing a Stage Boundary's successor activity.
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Controlling a Stage
Why this is correct
Controlling a Stage is the project manager's day-to-day process that authorises and monitors work packages within an approved stage. It satisfies the stem's constraint of authorising work inside a stage, whereas Directing a Project authorises the stage itself at its boundary.
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Initiating a Project
Why it's wrong here
Initiating a Project authorises the project's baseline documentation and business case, not the day-to-day work packages within a stage. It is tempting because it does grant formal authorisation, but that authorisation is project-level; the process that issues and authorises work packages to teams is Managing Product Delivery.
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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
Managing Product Delivery covers accepting, executing and delivering work packages on behalf of the project manager; it does not grant stage authorisation. Authorising a stage sits with the directing layer after the board reviews the end stage report. The option tempts because it concerns work within a stage, but it receives rather than issues authority.
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