Exam PRINCE2-Foundation topic 1 question 441 discussion

Selected C; Why the other options are less accurate: A. To review the success of the project at the end of a management stage: This is done during the 'managing a stage boundary' process. B. To agree work package acceptance and delivery requirements: This is usually done as part of the 'managing product delivery' process. D. To re-plan the current stage and the project when requested: While the Project Manager might need to re-plan, the primary purpose of 'controlling a stage' is about monitoring and reporting, not re-planning.

The purpose of the 'Controlling a Stage' process in PRINCE2 is to manage and control the work of each stage on a day-to-day basis. One key aspect of this process is agreeing on the acceptance criteria and delivery requirements for work packages with the Team Manager. This ensures that each work package is clearly defined, monitored, and controlled throughout the stage. While producing highlight reports, re-planning, and reviewing the project's success are also important activities, they are not the primary purpose of this process.

C. To produce regular highlight reports for the project board The ‘controlling a stage’ process involves monitoring and managing the work within a stage to ensure that it remains on track. This includes producing regular highlight reports that provide the Project Board with updates on progress, issues, and risks. These reports help the Project Board make informed decisions and ensure that the stage objectives are being met effectively.

Here is the description straight out of the prince2 7th addition manual. I think it should be C

Purpose: The purpose of the process of controlling a stage is to assign work, monitor such work, handle issues, report progress to the project board, and take corrective actions to ensure that the stage remains within the tolerances set by the project board