PRINCE2-Foundation Exam - Topic 2 Question 112 Discussion

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Question #: 112
Topic #: 2

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Which activity takes place within the Managing a Stage Boundary process?

AProduce Highlight Reports

BTake corrective action within the limits of a stage's tolerance

CProduce an Exception Plan

DAuthorize a Stage Plan for the next stage

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Suggested Answer: C

Within the Managing a Stage Boundary process, one of the key activities is to produce an Exception Plan. This occurs when the current stage plan cannot be completed within the agreed tolerances. An Exception Plan is needed to replace the Stage Plan for the current stage and requires approval from the Project Board before it can be executed. Reference: PRINCE2 7 Foundation resources and study materials.

by Edna at Nov 21, 2025, 02:51 PM

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Adolph

7 days ago

I feel like C is less relevant here. Focus on B or D.

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Jacquelyne

12 days ago

D could be valid, but only after managing the current stage.

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Twila

17 days ago

But we need to manage boundaries first. B is crucial.

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Rose

22 days ago

A seems right too. Highlight reports are important.

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Glenna

28 days ago

I agree, B makes sense. Keeps the project on track.

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Ozell

1 month ago

I think it's B. Corrective action is key.

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Novella

1 month ago

Not sure about that, but I thought it was all about managing risks.

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Reita

1 month ago

Totally with you on D) Authorize a Stage Plan!

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Becky

2 months ago

Wait, is it really C) Produce an Exception Plan? That seems off.

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Telma

2 months ago

I think it's B) Take corrective action.

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Veronika

2 months ago

A) Produce Highlight Reports is correct!

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Coral

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is "All of the above" and they're just trying to trick us. Classic PRINCE2 exam shenanigans!

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Mariann

3 months ago

B) is the way to go. Gotta stay within those stage tolerances, am I right?

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Denae

3 months ago

I'm going with D) Authorize a Stage Plan for the next stage. Seems like the logical next step in the process.

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Audra

3 months ago

Definitely B. Managing a Stage Boundary is all about keeping things on track and making adjustments as needed.

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Margo

3 months ago

I definitely recall that producing an Exception Plan is related to issues that arise, but I’m not clear if it fits within this specific process.

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Nana

3 months ago

I'm a bit uncertain, but I feel like taking corrective action might be part of managing a stage boundary. It seems relevant to keeping things on track.

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Lajuana

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about authorizing the next stage plan. Could that be the right answer?

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Casey

4 months ago

D seems like the most logical choice here. The Managing a Stage Boundary process is focused on approving the next stage, so authorizing the Stage Plan makes the most sense as the key activity. I'm going to go with D.

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Queen

4 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. Is it possible that B, taking corrective action, could also be part of the Managing a Stage Boundary process? I'll have to review my notes to be sure.

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Shaquana

4 months ago

B) Take corrective action within the limits of a stage's tolerance is the correct answer.

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Wenona

4 months ago

I think the Managing a Stage Boundary process is about reviewing progress, but I'm not sure if it's specifically about Highlight Reports or something else.

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Merrilee

5 months ago

Okay, let me walk through this step-by-step. The Managing a Stage Boundary process is all about transitioning between project stages, so it makes sense that authorizing the next Stage Plan would be a key part of that. I'm feeling pretty confident about D as the answer.

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Izetta

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Managing a Stage Boundary process is important, but I can't quite remember all the specific activities. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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