PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which process is triggered when the Project Manager needs to escalate an exception to the Project Board?
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Controlling a Stage
When a stage tolerance is forecast to be exceeded, the PM produces an Exception Report (part of Controlling a Stage) and then the Board decides, but the escalation itself occurs within CS. However, the process for creating an Exception Plan is SB. The escalation step is part of CS.
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Controlling a Stage
Why this is correct
The PM escalates via an Exception Report during CS.
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Managing a Stage Boundary
Why it's wrong here
SB produces the Exception Plan after escalation.
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Directing a Project
Why it's wrong here
The Board receives escalation but does not trigger it.
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Managing Product Delivery
Why it's wrong here
MP deals with Work Packages, not escalation.
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