PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Principles Practice Question
Which TWO of the following organizational actions demonstrate the application of the PRINCE2 principle 'Defined roles and responsibilities'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Establishing a transparent organizational structure where everyone knows what is expected of them.
Defined roles and responsibilities requires a clear organizational structure involving business, user, and supplier interests, with clearly defined accountability.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Establishing a transparent organizational structure where everyone knows what is expected of them.
Why this is correct
Clear structures and defined expectations ensure accountability and transparency.
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Eliminating the Project Board role to speed up daily decision-making in small projects.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board is a mandatory governance structure in PRINCE2 and cannot be eliminated.
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Ensuring that the Project Management Team includes representatives for business, user, and supplier interests.
Why this is correct
A balanced, tri-partite representation of stakeholder interests is a cornerstone of defined roles and responsibilities.
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Ensuring the Project Manager also acts as the Executive to streamline project authority.
Why it's wrong here
The PRINCE2 principle of defined roles prohibits the Project Manager from acting as the Executive, as it compromises independent governance.
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Allowing the Project Manager to unilaterally approve changes to the project's overall Business Case.
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the Business Case, and approval mechanisms follow strict governance rules, not unilateral PM changes.
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