PRINCE2 PRINCE2 Foundation Exam
PRINCE2 Foundation 7 Edition (Page 14 )

Updated On: 19-Jan-2026

What process ensures focus on the delivery of a stage's products and avoids uncontrolled change?

  1. Directing a Project
  2. Managing a Stage Boundary
  3. Controlling a Stage
  4. Starting up a Project

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The Controlling a Stage process in PRINCE2 ensures focus on the delivery of a stage's products while managing and controlling any potential deviations or issues. This process helps in avoiding uncontrolled changes and maintains the project's focus on its objectives by providing regular monitoring and control.


Reference:

PRINCE2 Foundation manual, PRINCE2 official resources



Which is a purpose of the Controlling a Stage process?

  1. Produce a Team Plan for the work to be assigned to a Team Manager
  2. Select and implement actions that will resolve deviations from a plan within tolerance
  3. Obtain approvals for products delivered in a Work Package
  4. Update a Project Plan to incorporate the actuals from a Stage Plan

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The purpose of the Controlling a Stage process in PRINCE2 is to monitor and control a stage by managing work progress, assessing issues and risks, and ensuring that deviations from the plan are identified and managed within tolerance. It includes taking corrective actions when necessary to keep the project on track.


Reference:

PRINCE2 Foundation manual, PRINCE2 official resources



Which is an objective of the Closing a Project process?

  1. Review and approve the plan for project closure
  2. Review the performance of the project against its baseline
  3. Perform any post-project reviews
  4. Create a Benefits Review Plan

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The objective of the Closing a Project process in PRINCE2 includes reviewing the performance of the project against its baseline. This ensures that all objectives have been achieved, the project has delivered the required products, and stakeholders are satisfied with the outcomes. It provides a formal closure to the project by ensuring all project work is completed and assessed.


Reference:

PRINCE2 Foundation manual, PRINCE2 official resources



Which should be used to document any uncompleted work that needs to be done to a project product after the project has closed?

  1. Off-specifications
  2. Follow-on action recommendations
  3. Issue Register
  4. Risk Register

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Follow-on action recommendations are used to document any uncompleted work or additional actions required after the project closure. These recommendations ensure that any outstanding issues or incomplete deliverables are addressed, even after the project has officially closed.


Reference:

PRINCE2® Foundation official study guide and materials. These responses are crafted based on the official PRINCE2® guidelines and documentation, ensuring that they are reflective of the most current practices within the PRINCE2® methodology.



Which is a purpose of the Closing a Project process?

  1. Authorize the final stage of the project
  2. Confirm that all benefits defined in the Business Case have been achieved
  3. Recognize whether objectives set out in the original Project Initiation Documentation have been achieved
  4. Delegate day-to-day management of the end of the project to the Project Manager

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The purpose of the Closing a Project process is to ensure that the objectives defined in the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) have been achieved. This process involves verifying that the project's deliverables meet the objectives and that the project has fulfilled its purposes as planned.


Reference:

PRINCE2® Foundation official study guide and materials.



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