PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
In the Starting Up a Project process, the project manager is appointed. Who appoints the project manager?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the appointment sequence in Starting Up a Project, confusing candidates into thinking the Project Board (which doesn't yet exist) or the Senior User appoints the Project Manager rather than the Executive.
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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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The executive
In PRINCE2's Starting Up a Project (SU) process, the very first activity is 'Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager.' The Executive is the single individual ultimately accountable for the project's business case and is appointed by corporate/programme management; the Executive then appoints the Project Manager. This preserves the principle that accountability for business justification sits above day-to-day delivery.
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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The project board
Why it's wrong here
The project board is appointed by the corporate or programme management, and it appoints the project manager only after the Starting Up a Project process has produced the project brief. The project board does not appoint the project manager; that authority sits with corporate or programme management, which is why this option fails.
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The senior user
Why it's wrong here
The senior user represents those who will use the project's products and specifies requirements; they do not appoint the project manager. Appointment of the project manager sits with the project board, specifically the executive, who owns the business case and provides the mandate during Starting Up a Project.
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The executive
Why this is correct
In Starting Up a Project, the executive is appointed by corporate or programme management, and the executive then appoints the project manager and the rest of the project board. This preserves accountability, since the executive owns the business case.
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The senior supplier
Why it's wrong here
The senior supplier represents supplier interests on the project board and provides resources; they do not appoint the project manager. Appointment comes from the project board, acting on the mandate in Starting Up a Project. Senior supplier involvement is correct when assuring supplier deliverables and feasibility.
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