4.4 Controlling a Stage PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A project manager is controlling a stage where the project board has set very tight tolerances for time and cost. The project manager is concerned that the tolerances are too tight to allow effective management. What is the most appropriate action for the project manager?

   • AAccept the tolerances and escalate every minor deviation to the project board.
   • BIgnore the tolerances and manage the stage as the project manager sees fit.
   • CDiscuss the tolerances with the project board and propose more realistic tolerances based on the stage plan.
   • DRevise the stage plan to ensure the tolerances are met, even if it means reducing scope.
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2. 22expert · hard

   A project manager is controlling a stage where a new risk has been identified that could have a significant impact on the stage's objectives. The project manager needs to decide whether to take action now or wait for more information. According to PRINCE2, which practice is most directly applied when the project manager evaluates the risk and decides on a response?

   • ARisk
   • BPlans
   • CQuality
   • DChange
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4. 23application · medium

   During a stage, a team manager reports that a work package is likely to be delayed by two weeks due to a supplier issue. The project manager reviews the stage plan and determines that the delay will not affect the stage's end date. According to PRINCE2, what is the project manager's first action in controlling a stage?

   • ALog the issue in the issue register and assess its impact on the stage plan.
   • BEscalate the issue to the project board immediately because it involves a supplier.
   • CUpdate the business case to reflect the supplier issue and its potential cost impact.
   • DInstruct the team manager to revise the work package to catch up the delay.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   In a project where the project manager is also the team manager, which role from the 'Controlling a Stage' RACI table is most likely to be combined?

   • AProject manager and team manager
   • BProject manager and project board
   • CProject board and project assurance
   • DTeam manager and project assurance
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the 'Controlling a Stage' process in PRINCE2?

   • ATo close the project and hand over the final product
   • BTo plan the work for the next stage in detail
   • CTo authorize the initiation of the project
   • DTo monitor progress and manage issues and risks during a stage
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