PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are differences between the Highlight Report and the Checkpoint Report?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often mistake the frequency and scope of the Highlight Report, thinking it covers the entire project or is produced at the end of each stage. In PRINCE2, it reports on the current stage and its frequency is defined in the Communication Management Strategy.
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Correct answer & explanation
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The Highlight Report is sent to the Project Board, while the Checkpoint Report is sent to the Project Manager
The Highlight Report is a formal report from the Project Manager to the Project Board, providing an overview of the stage's progress, while the Checkpoint Report is a detailed report from the Team Manager to the Project Manager, focusing on the Work Package status. This distinction is a key difference in PRINCE2's management reporting lines.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The Highlight Report is sent to the Project Board, while the Checkpoint Report is sent to the Project Manager
Why this is correct
Correct: Highlight Report goes to Project Board; Checkpoint Report goes to PM.
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The Highlight Report is a written document, while the Checkpoint Report is always verbal
Why it's wrong here
Both can be written or verbal depending on the project.
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The Highlight Report is produced by the Project Manager, while the Checkpoint Report is produced by the Team Manager
Why this is correct
Correct: PM produces Highlight Report; Team Manager produces Checkpoint Report.
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The Highlight Report covers the entire project, while the Checkpoint Report covers only a specific Work Package
Why it's wrong here
Highlight Report covers the stage; Checkpoint Report covers a Work Package.
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The Highlight Report is produced at the end of each stage, while the Checkpoint Report is produced weekly
Why it's wrong here
Frequency varies; Highlight Reports are typically more frequent than stage-end.
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