PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are activities performed during the Controlling a Stage process?
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Review progress against the Stage Plan
Authorizing Work Packages, reviewing progress, and managing risks and issues are key activities of Controlling a Stage. Producing the End Stage Report is done in Managing a Stage Boundary, and producing the Project Plan is done in Initiating a Project.
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Review progress against the Stage Plan
Why this is correct
Monitoring progress is a key activity in Controlling a Stage.
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Produce the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan is produced during Initiating a Project.
- ✗
Produce the End Stage Report
Why it's wrong here
The End Stage Report is produced during Managing a Stage Boundary.
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Authorize Work Packages
Why this is correct
The Project Manager authorizes Work Packages during Controlling a Stage.
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Manage issues and risks
Why this is correct
Issues and risks are managed throughout the stage in Controlling a Stage.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are activities performed during the Controlling a Stage process?
medium- A.Produce the Project Initiation Documentation
- ✓ B.Review the Business Case
- C.Produce the End Project Report
- D.Appoint the Executive
- ✓ E.Authorize Work Packages
Why B: CS includes authorizing Work Packages, reviewing progress, and reporting. Producing the PID is done in IP.
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following are activities performed during the Controlling a Stage process?
medium- ✓ A.Authorise Work Packages
- B.Produce the End Stage Report
- C.Produce the Project Plan
- ✓ D.Report on progress to the Project Board via Highlight Reports
- ✓ E.Take corrective action to keep the stage within tolerance
Why A: CS includes authorising Work Packages, reviewing progress, reporting highlights, and managing issues and risks.
Variation 3. Which THREE of the following are activities performed during the Controlling a Stage process?
hard- A.Authorize the project
- B.Plan the next stage
- ✓ C.Review the stage status
- ✓ D.Authorize a Work Package
- ✓ E.Escalate issues to the Project Board
Why C: CS includes authorizing Work Packages, reviewing progress, and escalating issues. Planning the next stage is done in Managing a Stage Boundary. Authorizing the project is done in Directing a Project.
Variation 4. Which THREE of the following are activities performed in the Controlling a Stage process?
medium- ✓ A.Report highlights to the Project Board
- B.Produce End Stage Report
- C.Deliver work packages
- ✓ D.Authorize Work Packages
- ✓ E.Review progress and update the stage plan
Why A: Reporting highlights to the Project Board is a key activity in the Controlling a Stage process. This process ensures that the project manager keeps the board informed of progress against the stage plan, including any issues or risks, so that the board can provide continued direction and control.
Variation 5. Which THREE of the following are activities performed in the Controlling a Stage process?
hard- A.Create the Project Plan
- ✓ B.Review progress against the Stage Plan
- ✓ C.Authorize Work Packages
- D.Close the project
- ✓ E.Escalate issues and risks to the Project Board
Why B: CS includes activities like authorizing Work Packages, managing issues, and reviewing progress. Closing the project is CP; creating the Project Plan is IP.
Variation 6. Which THREE activities are part of the Controlling a Stage process?
hard- ✓ A.Authorize Work Packages
- B.Produce the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
- ✓ C.Review progress and update stage status
- D.Approve the next Stage Plan
- ✓ E.Escalate issues and risks that exceed stage tolerances
Why A: Authorizing Work Packages, reviewing progress, and escalating exceptions are all activities in CS. Producing the PID is done in IP. Approving the next Stage Plan is done by the Project Board in DP.
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