PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager during the Controlling a Stage process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between the Project Manager's operational responsibilities (like authorizing Work Packages and escalating exceptions) versus the Team Manager's reporting duties (like producing Checkpoint Reports), leading candidates to confuse who produces versus who reviews reports.
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Why each option matters
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Authorizing Work Packages
During the Controlling a Stage process, the Project Manager authorizes Work Packages to assign work to Team Managers or team members, ensuring that the work is formally allocated and controlled. This authorization is a key responsibility to maintain alignment with the Stage Plan and manage the delivery of products.
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Authorizing Work Packages
Why this is correct
Correct. PM authorizes Work Packages in CS.
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Producing Checkpoint Reports
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint Reports are produced by Team Managers, not the PM.
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Reviewing the Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is reviewed by the Project Board throughout; the PM maintains it but reviewing viability is a Board responsibility.
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Escalating issues and risks that exceed stage tolerances
Why this is correct
Correct. PM escalates via Exception Reports in CS when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
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Reviewing the progress of the stage against the Stage Plan
Why this is correct
Correct. PM monitors progress in CS.
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