PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Who is responsible for producing Highlight Reports?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the distinction between the various PRINCE2 reports and who produces them, trapping candidates who confuse Checkpoint Reports (Team Manager) with Highlight Reports (Project Manager).
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Why each option matters
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Project Manager
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for producing Highlight Reports, which are regular progress reports sent to the Project Board. The Highlight Report summarizes project status, including progress, issues, and risks, and is a key control document in the 'Controlling a Stage' process. The Project Manager owns this report as part of their day-to-day management of the stage.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager produces Highlight Reports as part of Controlling a Stage, regularly informing the Project Board of progress, status and exceptions. The board consumes these reports while directing; it does not author them, and the Project Assurance role only reviews them.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager produces Checkpoint Reports covering work package progress, which feed into the Highlight Report rather than replacing it. It is tempting because Team Managers report progress upward, which would be correct if the question asked who reports on the delivery of a work package.
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Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board receives Highlight Reports and acts on escalations; producing them is delegated to the Project Manager. It is tempting because the Board owns project assurance and direction, which would be correct if the question asked who reviews progress and approves exception plans.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents user interests on the Project Board, providing requirements and assurance; report authorship sits with the Project Manager. It is tempting because the Senior User consumes Highlight Reports and confirms benefits, which would be correct if the question asked who ensures the project delivers the expected user outcomes.
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