PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager during the Controlling a Stage process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between who produces versus who authorizes management products, and the trap here is confusing the Project Manager's role in creating a stage plan with the Project Board's authority to approve it.
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Review progress and take corrective action
The Project Manager is responsible for reviewing progress against the stage plan and taking corrective action when deviations occur, as defined in the Controlling a Stage process. This ensures the stage remains within tolerance and aligns with the project plan.
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Review progress and take corrective action
Why this is correct
The PM monitors progress and takes action to keep the stage within tolerance.
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Authorize Work Packages
Why this is correct
The PM assigns work to Team Managers via Work Packages.
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Produce the End Project Report
Why it's wrong here
The End Project Report is produced in Closing a Project.
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Produce Checkpoint Reports
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint Reports are produced by the Team Manager.
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Authorize the stage plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board authorizes stage plans.
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