Chapter 16: Controlling a stage

Question 1

The purpose of the process of controlling a stage is to assign work, monitor such work, handle issues, report progress to the _____ _____, and take corrective actions to ensure that the stage remains within the tolerances set by the _____ ______.

Answer 1

The purpose of the process of controlling a stage is to assign work, monitor such work, handle issues, report progress to the project board, and take corrective actions to ensure that the stage remains within the tolerances set by the project board.

Question 2

The triggers for the project manager to authorize a work package include the following 4 actions.

Answer 2

● stage authorization: the project board gives authority to execute a stage plan.
● exception plan approved: the project board gives authority to execute an exception plan.
● new work package required: an output is derived from evaluate stage status (see section 16.4.4).
● corrective action: it is taken in response to an issue or risk.