PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
According to PRINCE2, when should the Project Board meet?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the misconception that the Project Board meets on a fixed schedule (e.g., monthly or weekly), but PRINCE2 explicitly ties board meetings to stage boundaries and exception events, not arbitrary time intervals.
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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At each stage boundary and when an Exception Report is raised
In PRINCE2, the Project Board is the decision-making body that provides overall direction and control. The board meets at each stage boundary to review progress, approve the next stage plan, and assess continued business justification. It also meets when an Exception Report is raised, which signals that a stage is forecast to exceed its tolerances, requiring the board to decide on corrective action.
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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Only at the start and end of the project
Why it's wrong here
They meet at each stage boundary.
- ✓
At each stage boundary and when an Exception Report is raised
Why this is correct
This is the correct answer.
- ✗
Monthly
Why it's wrong here
There is no fixed frequency.
- ✗
Weekly
Why it's wrong here
The PM reports via Highlight Reports; the Board does not meet weekly.
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Variation 1. The Project Board is meeting to authorize the start of a new stage. According to PRINCE2, how frequently should the Project Board meet?
medium- ✓ A.At stage boundaries and when an exception is raised
- B.Weekly
- C.At the start and end of the project only
- D.Monthly
Why A: The Project Board meets at key decision points in the project, specifically at stage boundaries and when an exception is raised. This aligns with PRINCE2's management-by-stage approach, where the Board authorizes each stage and handles exceptions. Option A correctly states this, while options B, C, and D do not reflect PRINCE2's recommended frequency.
Variation 2. The Project Board has not met for several months. According to PRINCE2, when should the Project Board meet?
medium- A.Weekly
- B.Monthly
- ✓ C.At stage boundaries and when an Exception Report is raised
- D.Only at the end of the project
Why C: PRINCE2 recommends that Project Boards meet at the end of each management stage (Stage Boundary) and when an Exception Report is raised. They should not meet on a fixed monthly basis; meetings are exception-driven.
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