PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In PRINCE2, who is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Executive's overall accountability for the project with the specific responsibility for defining acceptance criteria, or they mistakenly assign this task to the Project Manager who manages the acceptance process but does not set the criteria.
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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Senior User
In PRINCE2, the Senior User is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria because they represent the interests of those who will use the project's products and are best placed to specify the quality expectations and measurable conditions that must be met for the project to be accepted. The acceptance criteria are documented in the Project Product Description, which is part of the Business Case, and the Senior User ensures these criteria reflect the users' needs and are achievable.
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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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is responsible for the Business Case, not acceptance criteria.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance provides independent oversight but does not define acceptance criteria.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager facilitates but does not define acceptance criteria.
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Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User defines the acceptance criteria to ensure the product meets user needs.
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Variation 1. Which role is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
easy- A.The Project Manager
- B.The Senior Supplier
- C.The Executive
- ✓ D.The Senior User
Why D: The Senior User defines the acceptance criteria on behalf of the users.
Variation 2. Which role is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Executive
- ✓ C.Senior User
- D.Senior Supplier
Why C: The Senior User is responsible for defining the acceptance criteria as they represent the users who will accept the final product.
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