4.4 Controlling a Stage PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   How is the 'Progress' practice applied in the 'Controlling a Stage' process?

   • ABy defining the project's tolerances
   • BBy monitoring actual progress against the stage plan
   • CBy creating the project plan
   • DBy reviewing the business case
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2. 12application · medium

   During a stage, the project manager receives a checkpoint report indicating that a work package is behind schedule. The project manager reviews the stage plan and determines that the delay will not exceed the stage's tolerance. What should the project manager do?

   • AEscalate the issue to the project board because the work package is behind schedule.
   • BTake corrective action within the stage plan to bring the work package back on schedule.
   • CUpdate the business case to reflect the delay and its potential impact.
   • DRevise the stage plan and submit it to the project board for approval.
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4. 13application · medium

   A project manager is controlling a stage and needs to review the progress of a work package. The team manager has provided a checkpoint report. According to PRINCE2, what is the project manager's responsibility regarding this checkpoint report?

   • AForward the checkpoint report to the project board for approval.
   • BReview the checkpoint report to monitor progress and identify any issues or risks.
   • CFile the checkpoint report without review because it is the team manager's responsibility.
   • DUse the checkpoint report to update the business case.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A project manager is controlling a stage where the team is distributed across multiple time zones. The project manager is finding it difficult to get timely checkpoint reports from all team members. The project manager is considering whether to adjust the frequency and format of checkpoint reports. What is the most important consideration when tailoring checkpoint reports in this context?

   • ARequire all team members to submit checkpoint reports at the same time each week.
   • BReduce the frequency of checkpoint reports to avoid burdening the team.
   • CEliminate checkpoint reports and rely on the project manager's intuition.
   • DEnsure that the checkpoint reports still provide the project manager with sufficient information to monitor progress and manage issues and risks.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is a key consideration when tailoring roles in 'Controlling a Stage'?

   • AEnsuring the project manager is also a team member
   • BMaintaining the independence of project assurance
   • CEliminating the project board for small projects
   • DHaving the team manager report directly to the project board
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