- A
The Change Authority is a role within the Project Support office
Why wrong: Change Authority is a separate role, not part of Project Support.
- B
The Project Board and Change Authority are the same
Why wrong: They are different; Change Authority is a delegated role.
- C
The Project Board delegates authority to the Change Authority to approve changes within set limits
This is correct.
- D
The Change Authority reports to the Project Manager
Why wrong: Change Authority is accountable to the Project Board.
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Change Authority — Role and Delegation | PRINCE2 Foundation Explained
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the Change Authority and 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
✓
The Project Board delegates authority to the Change Authority to approve changes within set limits
Option C is correct because in PRINCE2, the Change Authority is a role to which the Project Board delegates authority to approve change requests within predefined limits (e.g., cost, time, or scope thresholds). This delegation is documented in the Work Package or the Project Initiation Documentation, ensuring that the Change Authority can make decisions without requiring the Project Board's involvement for every minor change, thus streamlining the change control process.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The Change Authority is a role within the Project Support office
Why it's wrong here
Change Authority is a separate role, not part of Project Support.
- ✗
The Project Board and Change Authority are the same
Why it's wrong here
They are different; Change Authority is a delegated role.
- ✓
The Project Board delegates authority to the Change Authority to approve changes within set limits
Why this is correct
This is correct.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The Change Authority reports to the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Change Authority is accountable to the Project Board.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Change Authority with the Project Manager or Project Support, or assume that the Change Authority has unlimited authority, when in fact it is a delegated role with strictly defined limits set by the Project Board.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In PRINCE2, the Change Authority's delegated authority is defined by the Project Board in the form of tolerances (e.g., cost tolerance of $5,000 or time tolerance of 2 days) within which the Change Authority can approve changes without escalation. This mechanism is part of the Change Control Approach, which specifies how changes are identified, assessed, and decided upon, and it ensures that the Project Board retains strategic control while enabling efficient handling of low-impact changes. In a real-world scenario, a Change Authority might be a senior user or a technical lead who can approve changes that do not exceed the agreed tolerances, preventing bottlenecks in the project's decision-making process.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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PRINCE2 Practices — This question tests PRINCE2 Practices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: The Project Board delegates authority to the Change Authority to approve changes within set limits — Option C is correct because in PRINCE2, the Change Authority is a role to which the Project Board delegates authority to approve change requests within predefined limits (e.g., cost, time, or scope thresholds). This delegation is documented in the Work Package or the Project Initiation Documentation, ensuring that the Change Authority can make decisions without requiring the Project Board's involvement for every minor change, thus streamlining the change control process.
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Variation 1. What is the role of the Change Authority in PRINCE2?
medium- A.To maintain the issue register
- B.To identify all changes in the project
- C.To implement approved changes
- ✓ D.To approve requests for change within an agreed delegated limit
Why D: The Change Authority in PRINCE2 is a role that is delegated by the Project Board to approve requests for change within a specific, agreed-upon limit (e.g., cost or time). This allows for efficient decision-making without requiring the full Project Board to convene for every minor change, while still maintaining control over the project's scope and budget.
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