PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
Which TWO are true about Stage Plans in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the level of detail between Stage Plans and the Project Plan; candidates often assume Stage Plans are less detailed because they cover a shorter time period, but PRINCE2 requires them to be more detailed to enable day-to-day management.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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They are approved by the Project Board
Stage Plans in PRINCE2 are formally approved by the Project Board at the end of the current stage (or at the start of the next stage) as part of the 'Manage a Stage Boundary' process. The Project Board uses the Stage Plan to authorize the work for the upcoming stage, ensuring it aligns with the Business Case and tolerances.
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- ✓
They are approved by the Project Board
Why this is correct
The Board approves each Stage Plan.
- ✗
They cover the entire project timeline
Why it's wrong here
Stage Plans cover only one stage.
- ✓
They are produced at the start of each stage
Why this is correct
Stage Plans are prepared before each stage begins.
- ✗
They replace the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan remains; Stage Plans are complementary.
- ✗
They are less detailed than the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
Stage Plans are more detailed than the Project Plan.
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Variation 1. The project board asks the project manager to produce a detailed plan for the next stage. Which plan should be produced?
medium- A.Exception Plan
- ✓ B.Stage Plan
- C.Team Plan
- D.Project Plan
Why B: In PRINCE2, the Project Board requests a detailed plan for the next stage, which is the Stage Plan. The Stage Plan is produced at the end of the current stage (or during Initiation for the first stage) and provides the detailed management and technical steps for the upcoming stage, aligning with the 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process. This plan is essential for the Project Board to approve the continuation of the project into the next stage.
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