PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
A project manager is setting up the project governance under the PRINCE2 Organizing practice. The project is financed by an external investor who wants representation on the governing board. Which PRINCE2 Project Board role should this investor typically occupy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Executive
The Executive represents the business/financial interest and owns the Business Case, making external financial investors well-suited for the Executive role.
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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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those who build or supply the product, not financial investors.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance provides independent monitoring, not board ownership.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the Business Case and financial justification, representing the financial stakeholder.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Team managers handle work packages, not Project Board governance.
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