PRINCE2 Foundation — Question 287

According to the ‘manage by exception’ principle, which statement about tolerances is CORRECT?

Answer options

• A. Whenever authority is delegated to the project manager, the project board should set tolerances for the stage
• B. Whenever there is a forecast to exceed a tolerance, it should be escalated to the project board
• C. Whenever there is a forecast to exceed a tolerance, it should be resolved at the next monthly project board meeting
• D. Whenever authority is delegated to the team manager, the focus should be on delivering within time and cost tolerances

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the 'manage by exception' principle necessitates that any potential breaches of tolerance are escalated to the project board for their attention. Options A and D are incorrect as they misinterpret the delegation of authority and focus, while option C inaccurately suggests a delay in addressing tolerance issues until the next meeting.