PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Processes Practice Question
A project is in the Directing a Project process. Which THREE of the following decisions represent formal responsibilities of the Project Board within this process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Authorizing project initiation
The Project Board authorizes initiation, authorizes stage plans (or exception plans), and authorizes project closure.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Authorizing project initiation
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes initiation at the end of Starting up a Project.
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Authorizing project closure
Why this is correct
The Project Board formally authorizes project closure at the end of Closing a Project.
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Drafting the detailed Team Plans for specialist delivery
Why it's wrong here
Team Plans are drafted by Team Managers, not the Project Board.
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Writing the Project Initiation Documentation
Why it's wrong here
The PID is authored by the Project Manager, not the Project Board.
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Authorizing a Stage Plan or Exception Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes stage plans at stage boundaries and Exception Plans when tolerances are breached.
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