PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A project is being delivered using PRINCE2. The Project Board has delegated authority to a Change Authority for changes within a defined tolerance. A Request for Change (RFC) is submitted that would impact the project's Business Case and exceed the delegated tolerance. Who should make the decision on this RFC?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Change Authority can approve any change once delegated, ignoring the tolerance limits and the impact on the Business Case.
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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The Project Board, because the change exceeds the delegated tolerance and impacts the Business Case.
The Project Board is accountable for the project and sets tolerances. When a change exceeds the delegated tolerance or impacts the Business Case, the decision must be escalated to the Project Board. The Change Authority only handles changes within its delegated limits. The Project Manager manages the process but does not approve changes beyond tolerance.
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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The Change Authority, because it has been delegated authority for all changes.
Why it's wrong here
The Change Authority only has authority for changes within the delegated tolerance. Since this RFC exceeds that tolerance and impacts the Business Case, it must be escalated to the Project Board. The Change Authority cannot approve changes beyond its delegated limits.
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The Project Board, because the change exceeds the delegated tolerance and impacts the Business Case.
Why this is correct
The Project Board is accountable for the project and retains authority for changes that exceed delegated tolerances or affect the Business Case. Since the RFC exceeds the Change Authority's tolerance and impacts the Business Case, the Project Board must decide whether to approve, reject, or defer the change.
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The Project Manager, because they are responsible for day-to-day management of changes.
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages the change control process but does not have authority to approve changes that exceed the delegated tolerance or impact the Business Case. Such changes must be escalated to the Project Board for a decision.
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The Senior User, because they represent the user community and the change affects them.
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is responsible for ensuring the project meets user needs, but they do not have unilateral authority to approve changes. Decisions on changes beyond delegated tolerance are made collectively by the Project Board, not by an individual member.
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