PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A Project Manager is setting up the project management team for a new project. The Project Board has been appointed, and the Project Manager is now defining the responsibilities of the Team Manager. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Team Manager in PRINCE2? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Team Manager has broader project-level responsibilities such as approving the Business Case or authorizing stage boundaries, which are actually held by the Project Board.
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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Manage the team on a day-to-day basis
The Team Manager is responsible for managing the team on a day-to-day basis and ensuring that products are produced to the required quality criteria. These responsibilities are defined in the Work Package and are essential for the successful delivery of the project's products.
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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Manage the team on a day-to-day basis
Why this is correct
The Team Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and resolving issues. They ensure that the team remains focused on producing the products defined in the Work Package and report progress to the Project Manager.
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Ensure that the team produces products to the required quality criteria
Why this is correct
The Team Manager is responsible for managing the team to produce the required products according to the quality criteria defined in the Work Package. This includes ensuring that quality control activities are performed and that products meet the agreed standards before being handed over.
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Approve the project's Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Business Case is approved by the Project Board, specifically the Executive, not by the Team Manager. The Team Manager's role is focused on the delivery of products within the constraints of the Work Package, and they do not have the authority to approve the Business Case.
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Appoint the Project Assurance role
Why it's wrong here
The Project Assurance role is appointed by the Project Board, not the Team Manager. Project Assurance provides independent oversight of the project on behalf of the Project Board, and the Team Manager has no role in appointing this position.
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Authorize the project's stage boundaries
Why it's wrong here
Authorizing stage boundaries is a responsibility of the Project Board, not the Team Manager. The Team Manager is involved in producing the products for a stage, but they do not have the authority to authorize the project to proceed to the next stage.
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