PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is triggered when the Project Manager identifies that a stage tolerance is forecast to be exceeded?
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Controlling a Stage
The Exception Plan is produced during Managing a Stage Boundary, but the initial identification and escalation occur in Controlling a Stage, where the Exception Report is raised.
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Starting Up a Project
Why it's wrong here
Starting Up a Project is a pre-project process; not related to stage execution.
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Controlling a Stage
Why this is correct
In Controlling a Stage, the Project Manager monitors progress and raises an Exception Report when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
Managing Product Delivery is focused on delivering work packages, not handling exceptions.
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Directing a Project
Why it's wrong here
Directing a Project is the process by which the Project Board considers the Exception Report and gives direction.
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