In PRINCE2, baselines are used to establish a reference point for the agreed state of products, against which actual progress can be compared and managed. By requesting a report to check for conflicts between the agreed and actual states of products, the project manager is effectively applying the concept of baselines within issue management. This helps in identifying deviations from the agreed deliverables and initiating corrective actions to address these discrepancies.References: (PRINCE2 7 Foundation Handbook, AXELOS)

The primary reason to perform the risk practice within a PRINCE2 project is to identify and manage risks that could affect the project's objectives. Effective risk management ensures that potential threats and opportunities are adequately assessed and handled to minimize negative impacts and leverage positives, thereby safeguarding the project's success.References: PRINCE2 7 Foundation materials on risk management practices.