PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A project is in the Initiating a Project process. Which role is responsible for preparing the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Project Manager's role in preparing the PID with the Project Board's role in approving it, or mistakenly assign the task to the Senior Responsible Owner due to the SRO's authority over the business case.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Project Manager
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for preparing the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) during the Initiating a Project process. The PID is a key management product that defines the project's scope, objectives, and controls, and the Project Manager must compile it based on input from the project board and other stakeholders.
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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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Team Managers are not involved in PID preparation.
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Senior Responsible Owner
Why it's wrong here
The SRO approves the PID but does not prepare it.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The PM prepares the PID.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance reviews the PID but does not prepare it.
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