PRINCE2-7-Foundation Exam - Topic 2 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRINCE2's PRINCE2-7-Foundation exam

Question #: 33
Topic #: 2

The project manager has asked for a report to check whether there are any conflicts between the agreed state of the products and the actual

products being worked on.

Which part of effective issue management is the project manager applying?

ABaselines

BChange budget

CChange control

DIssue resolution

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Suggested Answer: A

In PRINCE2, baselines are used to establish a reference point for the agreed state of products, against which actual progress can be compared and managed. By requesting a report to check for conflicts between the agreed and actual states of products, the project manager is effectively applying the concept of baselines within issue management. This helps in identifying deviations from the agreed deliverables and initiating corrective actions to address these discrepancies. Reference: (PRINCE2 7 Foundation Handbook, AXELOS)

by Pallavi Garg at Jul 24, 2025, 04:35 AM

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Aja

7 months ago

I’m not so sure, could it also be issue resolution?

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Celia

7 months ago

Definitely baselines, that's standard practice.

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Lauran

7 months ago

Sounds like they're checking baselines!

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Clarence

8 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about keeping track of what was agreed upon.

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Virgie

8 months ago

Wait, isn't this more about change control?

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Stephaine

8 months ago

I’m confused; I thought change budget was more about financial aspects, not product conflicts.

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Valentine

8 months ago

This question feels similar to one we practiced on issue resolution, but I’m leaning towards baselines here.

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Alpha

9 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about change control being important for managing discrepancies.

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Ines

9 months ago

I think this might relate to baselines since it’s about checking if the actual products match what was agreed upon.

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Coral

9 months ago

This is a good one. The project manager is checking the actual products against the agreed state, which is part of the baseline management process. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Quentin

9 months ago

I'm feeling a little lost on this one. Can someone explain the difference between the options? I want to make sure I understand the concepts before answering.

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Kassandra

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The project manager is trying to identify any issues or conflicts, which is part of the issue resolution process. That's my best guess.

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Queen

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it change control or issue resolution? I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Margo

10 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. The project manager is checking for conflicts between the agreed state and the actual products, which is part of effective issue management.

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Aleshia

12 months ago

Ha! The project manager is definitely not asking for a change budget. That would be like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. C) Change control is the way to go.

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Jacqueline

12 months ago

I'm going with A) Baselines. The project manager is checking the actual products against the agreed baseline, so that's gotta be it.

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Rickie

12 months ago

D) Issue resolution seems like the obvious choice here. The project manager is trying to identify and resolve any issues that may be present.

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William

10 months ago

A) Baselines are important for comparing the agreed state of the products with the actual products.

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Naomi

12 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I think the answer is C) Change control. Checking for conflicts between the agreed state and the actual products is all about managing changes to the project.

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Buck

10 months ago

Issue resolution is more about solving problems that arise during the project, not necessarily about checking for conflicts between the agreed state and the actual products.

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Lashanda

10 months ago

Baselines are important too, but in this case, the project manager is specifically looking for conflicts between the agreed state and the actual products.

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