PRINCE2-FOUNDATION practice question 19 of 35

Which is a purpose of a Lessons Log?

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Answer options
A: Note any lessons that are raised in Checkpoint Reports Correct answer
B: Record that corrective action is being taken
C: Escalate lessons to the Project Board
D: Raise improvements with Project Assurance
Correct Answer:
A. Note any lessons that are raised in Checkpoint Reports
Explanation

The purpose of the Lessons Log is to be a formal repository for capturing and documenting lessons that can be applied to the current project and to future projects. These lessons can be identified at any point. Checkpoint Reports, which detail the progress of a Work Package, are a common source for identifying issues, risks, and lessons that should be formally logged in the Lessons Log for review and action.

Why Incorrect

B. The Lessons Log records the lesson itself; corrective actions are typically managed via the Issue Register or Risk Register.
C. Lessons are formally escalated to the Project Board using a Lessons Report, not directly from the Lessons Log.
D. While lessons may lead to improvements in assurance, the log's primary purpose is to capture lessons, not to directly raise issues with Project Assurance.

References

- AXELOS. (2023). Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (7th ed.). TSO (The Stationery Office). Appendix A.14, p. 358.

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