PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, the Project Board typically meets on which basis?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that candidates focus on the 'manage by exception' principle and assume the Board only meets for exceptions. However, the Board's typical planned meetings are at stage boundaries (end-stage assessments), which are scheduled, regular events. Exception-driven meetings are additional, not the primary basis.
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 the end of each stage
In PRINCE2, the Project Board typically meets at the end of each stage (stage boundaries) for end-stage assessments. These are planned, regular meetings to review stage progress, approve the next stage plan, and ensure continued business justification. While exception-driven meetings occur when tolerances are exceeded, the typical, scheduled meeting is at stage ends. Therefore, the correct answer is 'At the end of each stage'.
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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Weekly
Why it's wrong here
PRINCE2 does not mandate weekly Project Board meetings; the Board meets at end stage assessments and exception situations, with frequency agreed in the project initiation documentation. Weekly is tempting as a common governance rhythm, but PRINCE2's principle of management by exception makes fixed weekly meetings unnecessary.
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Exception-driven
Why it's wrong here
Exception-driven meetings occur only when tolerances are breached, so routine progress and stage-boundary decisions would never be reviewed. It is tempting because exception reports do trigger Project Board involvement, but that is escalation, not the regular meeting cycle the question asks about.
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Daily
Why it's wrong here
Daily Project Board meetings would consume excessive senior management time and contradict PRINCE2's principle of management by exception. It is tempting because daily stand-ups suit delivery teams, but the Board's role is strategic direction and stage-boundary decisions, so it convenes at defined points rather than every day.
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At the end of each stage
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 defines stage boundaries as the standard decision points where the Project Board reviews progress, approves the next stage and authorises continued spend. Meeting at each stage end satisfies the principle of management by exception.
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