PRINCE2 Managing a Stage Boundary

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) process in PRINCE2?

Accepted Answer

To enable the Project Board to assess project viability and decide whether to authorize the next stage

Answer

The primary purpose of SB is to provide the Project Board with the information needed to assess whether the project remains viable and should continue to the next management stage.

Question 2

Which document does the Project Manager produce to summarize the results of a completed management stage?

Accepted Answer

End Stage Report

Answer

The End Stage Report is produced by the Project Manager at the end of each management stage to summarize stage performance for the Project Board's review.

Question 3

What triggers the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

Accepted Answer

The Project Manager forecasting that the current management stage is approaching its end

Answer

SB is triggered when the Project Manager forecasts that the current management stage is nearing its end, prompting preparation of stage-end reporting and planning for the next stage.

Question 4

During Managing a Stage Boundary, who is responsible for approving the plan for the next management stage?

Accepted Answer

The Project Board

Answer

The Project Board approves the next Stage Plan via the 'Authorize a Stage or Exception Plan' activity within Directing a Project, which is triggered by the outputs of Managing a Stage Boundary.

Question 5

What is produced during Managing a Stage Boundary when the current stage is forecast to exceed its agreed tolerances?

Accepted Answer

An Exception Plan

Answer

An Exception Plan replaces the remaining portion of the current Stage Plan when tolerances are forecast to be breached, and requires Project Board approval before work continues.

PRINCE2 Foundation Practice Test

PRINCE2 Foundation Practice Test

PRINCE2 Managing a Stage Boundary