Change Authority Role: Optional Delegation by the Project Board
Which THREE of the following are true about the role of the Change Authority?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It has the authority to approve change requests within limits set by the Project Board
The Change Authority is an optional role delegated by the Project Board to make decisions on change requests within defined limits. They can approve RFCs up to a certain cost or impact. They are not responsible for configuration management or raising RFCs.
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It has the authority to approve change requests within limits set by the Project Board
Why this is correct
The Board delegates authority to the Change Authority for certain decisions.
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It is responsible for raising all Requests for Change
Why it's wrong here
Anyone can raise an RFC; the Change Authority reviews and approves them.
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It is responsible for maintaining the Configuration Item Records
Why it's wrong here
Configuration management is typically handled by Project Support or the PM, not the Change Authority.
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It is an optional role in PRINCE2
Why this is correct
The Change Authority is optional and can be established by the Project Board.
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It can be a person or a group
Why this is correct
The Change Authority can be an individual or a committee.
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