Exam PRINCE2-Foundation topic 1 question 399 discussion

Towards the end of a project's final delivery stage, the 'managing a stage boundary' process is used to review the progress of the project and plan for the closing of the project. This includes ensuring that all final activities, such as the formal closure and review of project benefits, are planned and prepared for a smooth transition to project closure.

A is correct; Why the other options are less suitable: B. To implement any exception plan requests from the project board: Exception plans are usually handled within a stage, not at the boundary of the final stage. C. To create a benefits management approach for corporate, programme management, or the customer: The benefits management approach should be created much earlier in the project, during initiation. D. To review an issue received from a team manager: Issues should be managed as they arise, not deferred to the end of the final stage.

The 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process is used to prepare for the transition from one stage to the next, and in the context of the final delivery stage, it includes planning the activities necessary for the 'Closing a Project' process. This involves reviewing the progress and performance of the project, ensuring that all deliverables are complete, and preparing the necessary documentation and actions to formally close the project.

A. To plan the activities of the 'closing a project' process The 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process involves planning and preparing for the transition from one stage to the next, or in this case, preparing for the project's closure. This includes updating the Project Plan, reviewing the project's progress, and ensuring that all activities necessary for closing the project are planned and managed effectively. By doing this, the project ensures a smooth transition to the 'Closing a Project' process, which involves finalizing the project deliverables, ensuring all objectives have been met, and formally closing the project.

Last paragraph from 19.2 Managing a stage boundary is not used towards the end of the final management stage unless there is a need to create an exception plan. This is because the activities to review the performance of the whole project, as part of the closing a project process, include reviewing the performance of the final management stage.

A is Correct not B

B is Correct: Managing a stage boundary is not used towards the end of the final management stage unless there is a need to create an exception plan