3.7 Progress PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A project manager is reviewing the progress practice for a project that has a high level of uncertainty in its requirements. The project board has set tight tolerances for time and cost. The project manager has implemented a daily checkpoint report from the team manager and a weekly highlight report to the board. The team is complaining about the administrative burden, and the board is concerned about the frequency of reports. What is the most effective way to address this situation?

   • AIncrease the reporting frequency to daily highlight reports for the board to ensure they are fully informed.
   • BKeep the current reporting frequency but simplify the content of the reports to reduce the administrative burden.
   • CDelegate the responsibility for progress reporting to the team manager, who can decide the frequency and content.
   • DReduce the checkpoint report frequency to weekly and the highlight report to monthly, as the project is low-risk.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which technique is used to compare actual progress against the plan to identify deviations and take corrective action?

   • AProgress monitoring
   • BChange control
   • CRisk management
   • DQuality review
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is a key indicator that the progress practice is not being applied effectively?

   • AThe project manager uses tolerances to delegate control to the team manager
   • BThe team manager reviews the stage plan to monitor progress
   • CThe project board receives highlight reports but does not use them to make decisions
   • DThe project manager produces checkpoint reports for the project board
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5. 19application · medium

   A project manager is preparing the end project report. The project has been completed successfully, and the project board is interested in understanding the overall performance of the project. Which two management products should the project manager use to support the end project report?

   • AThe exception reports and the project log.
   • BThe end stage reports and the lessons report.
   • CThe benefits review plan and the business case.
   • DThe checkpoint reports and the highlight reports.
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6. 20application · medium

   A project manager is using the project log to record issues and risks. During a stage, a significant issue is identified that could impact the project's ability to meet its objectives. The project manager has assessed the issue and believes it is within the stage tolerance. What should the project manager do?

   • AUpdate the project plan to reflect the issue and its impact.
   • BRecord the issue in the project log and continue to monitor it, since it is within stage tolerance.
   • CIgnore the issue since it is within stage tolerance and does not require action.
   • DCreate an exception report and escalate to the project board immediately.
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