PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
In PRINCE2, who is responsible for providing the Project Manager with direction and management of the project?
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Why each option matters
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Project Board
The Project Board is responsible for providing overall direction and management to the Project Manager. Option C is correct. The Senior User is a role on the Board. The Executive chairs the Board but the Board as a whole directs. Project Assurance monitors, not directs.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is part of the Board but not solely responsible for direction.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance monitors and advises, does not direct.
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Project Board
Why this is correct
The Project Board collectively provides direction and management.
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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive chairs the Board but direction comes from the Board collectively.
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