4.4 Controlling a Stage PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A project manager is controlling a stage where a key team member has left the project. The project manager needs to ensure that the stage continues to meet its objectives. Which PRINCE2 practice is most directly applied when the project manager reviews the stage plan to decide whether to re-plan or escalate?

   • AChange
   • BPlans
   • CQuality
   • DRisk
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an input to the 'Controlling a Stage' process?

   • AThe project brief
   • BThe project initiation documentation
   • CThe benefits management approach
   • DThe stage plan
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4. 3expert · hard

   A project manager is controlling a stage where the team is highly experienced and has a history of delivering on time. The project manager is considering reducing the frequency of checkpoint reports to every two weeks instead of weekly. What is the most important factor to consider before making this change?

   • AWhether the stage plan has been updated to reflect the reduced frequency.
   • BWhether the project board approves the reduced frequency.
   • CWhether the reduced frequency still allows the project manager to identify issues and risks early enough to take corrective action.
   • DWhether the team manager agrees to the reduced frequency.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Controlling a Stage' process?

   • ATo produce the project plan
   • BTo ensure that the stage plan remains approved and current
   • CTo appoint the project manager
   • DTo define the project's tolerances
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6. 5application · medium

   A project is using an agile delivery approach, and the project manager is controlling a stage where the team uses daily stand-ups and sprint reviews. The project manager needs to ensure that the controlling a stage process is tailored appropriately. What is the most effective tailoring approach?

   • AEliminate all PRINCE2 management products, such as the issue register, because agile handles them differently.
   • BDelegate all controlling a stage activities to the agile team because they are self-organizing.
   • CUse the daily stand-ups and sprint reviews as the primary source of progress information, and produce checkpoint reports only when there are exceptions.
   • DRequire formal checkpoint reports in addition to the agile ceremonies to ensure PRINCE2 compliance.
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