PRINCE2 Practitioner 6th Edition — Question 34

The project manager is developing the stage 3 plan. The project manager is concerned that lots of new team members will join the project in stage 3. This risk to delivery has been recorded in the risk register. As a result, the stage 3 plan has been saved as a `draft` until this risk has been assessed. The project manager discusses the risk with project assurance before deciding what to do.
Is this an appropriate application of the 'plans' theme, and why?

Answer options

• A. Yes, because the stage plan should remain in "draft" status until It has been reviewed by project assurance
• B. Yes, because the stage plan should remain in "draft" status until risks have been assessed and appropriate action taken
• C. No, because once risks have been recorded in the risk register, the stage plan can be approved by the project board
• D. No, because the stage plan should be modified to avoid the risk introduced by these new resources

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because keeping the stage plan in 'draft' status until risks have been assessed ensures that all potential impacts are considered before finalizing the plan. Option A is incorrect as it emphasizes only the project assurance review, while options C and D suggest that the plan can be approved or modified without properly addressing the identified risks, which could jeopardize project delivery.