PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager during the Managing a Stage Boundary process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 Foundation exam often tests the distinction between 'create' and 'approve' in PRINCE2 processes, so the trap here is confusing the Project Manager's role in creating the next Stage Plan with the Project Board's role in approving it.
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Update the Business Case
The Project Manager is responsible for updating the Business Case during the Managing a Stage Boundary process to reflect any changes in costs, benefits, or risks that have occurred during the current stage, ensuring the project remains viable before proceeding to the next stage.
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Update the Business Case
Why this is correct
The PM updates the Business Case with actuals and re-evaluates viability at stage boundaries.
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Produce the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan is created during the Initiating a Project process, not at stage boundaries.
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Create the next Stage Plan
Why this is correct
The PM creates the detailed plan for the next stage.
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Produce the End Stage Report
Why this is correct
The End Stage Report is a key output of the Managing a Stage Boundary process.
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Approve the next Stage Plan
Why it's wrong here
Approval of the Stage Plan is the responsibility of the Project Board, not the Project Manager.
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