PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
A Project Manager is drafting the Project Brief during the Starting up a Project process. Which role is primarily responsible for approving the Project Brief before the Project Board is asked to authorize initiation?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Executive
The Project Manager compiles the Project Brief during Starting up a Project, but the Executive is accountable for ensuring it is sound and usually approves it before submission to the Project Board.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive reviews and approves the Project Brief prior to submitting it to the Project Board for the authorizing initiation decision.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance checks the Project Brief for quality and viability, but does not approve it.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager drafts the Project Brief, but does not formally approve it as the governing authority.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative assistance, not governance approval.
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