During a supplier-led stage, the project manager notes that quality issues may cause a delay exceeding time tolerance. They alert the project board before the impact is certain. Which statement explains why this is correct under PRINCE2?

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To escalate as soon as a tolerance breach is forecast. Manage by exception requires escalation when a tolerance breach is forecast, not only after it occurs.

Why the other options are incorrect:
• To give the board more regular updates: Regular updates are useful but not the primary reason for escalation.
• To ensure the supplier receives instructions: Supplier instructions are managed through the project manager, not escalation triggers.
• To avoid completing a checkpoint report: Checkpoint reports are separate from tolerance escalation.
• To transfer accountability to the senior supplier: Escalation does not transfer accountability to the senior supplier.

During a supplier-led stage, the project manager notes that quality issues may cause a delay exceeding time tolerance. They alert the project board before the impact is certain. Which statement explains why this is correct under PRINCE2?

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