PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager during the Controlling a Stage process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Review the stage status and take corrective action
The Project Manager in Controlling a Stage authorises Work Packages, monitors progress, and reports to the Project Board via Highlight Reports. The Project Board authorises stage plans, and the Team Manager produces Checkpoint Reports.
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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Produce Checkpoint Reports
Why it's wrong here
Producing Checkpoint Reports is a responsibility of the Team Manager, not the Project Manager. During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager's role is to receive and review these reports from the Team Manager to monitor progress and take corrective action. This option is tempting because Checkpoint Reports are a critical input for the Project Manager to exercise control and make informed decisions. However, the Project Manager does not originate them; they would be a correct choice if the question concerned the Team Manager's responsibilities or the information flowing *to* the Project Manager.
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Authorise the next Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
Authorising stage plans is the Project Board's responsibility in Directing a Project.
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Review the stage status and take corrective action
Why this is correct
Correct. The PM monitors and takes action within tolerances.
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Produce Highlight Reports
Why this is correct
Correct. The PM produces Highlight Reports for the Board.
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Authorise Work Packages
Why this is correct
Correct. The PM authorises work packages.
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