Controlling a Stage Process Objective

C.

The Controlling a Stage process is one of the seven processes in the PRINCE2 project management methodology. The main objective of this process is to provide ongoing control and monitoring of the stage, ensuring that it stays on track and that any issues or deviations from the plan are addressed promptly.

Out of the options given, option C is the correct answer. Preventing scope creep by monitoring products for uncontrolled change is an objective of the Controlling a Stage process. Scope creep refers to the tendency of a project to gradually increase in scope beyond its original plan, which can lead to delays, budget overruns, and a failure to deliver the expected benefits. By monitoring products for uncontrolled change, the project team can identify any changes that fall outside of the agreed scope and take corrective action to prevent scope creep.

Option A, preparing a Stage Plan for the next stage, is not an objective of the Controlling a Stage process. This is the objective of the Managing a Stage Boundary process, which takes place at the end of each stage.

Option B, obtaining approvals for completed products, is not an objective of the Controlling a Stage process either. This is the objective of the Quality Review process, which takes place at the end of each stage to ensure that completed products meet the required quality standards.

Option D, making arrangements to address all open issues and risks, with follow-on action recommendations, is a part of the objective of the Controlling a Stage process. However, it is not the primary objective. The primary objective is to prevent scope creep by monitoring products for uncontrolled change. Addressing open issues and risks is a part of the process of ongoing control and monitoring of the stage.