PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
In the Directing a Project process, who has the authority to authorize an exception plan that exceeds the project's stage tolerance but remains within project tolerance?
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Project Board
The Project Board authorizes exception plans. The Project Manager manages within tolerances; exceeding stage tolerance requires Board approval. The SRO alone cannot, and the team manager has no such authority.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
PM manages within tolerances; cannot authorize exception plans.
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Project Board
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes exception plans as part of DP.
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Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is part of the Board but decisions require Board collective agreement, not individual.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Team Manager focuses on delivery; no authority to authorize exception plans.
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