Quick Answer
The answer is the Executive and the Senior User. These two roles, along with the Senior Supplier, form the mandatory Project Board in PRINCE2, which acts as the project’s decision-making body. The Executive owns the business case and holds ultimate authority, while the Senior User represents the end users and ensures the project delivers the expected benefits. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this concept tests your understanding of governance structure, often appearing in questions that ask you to identify which roles are accountable for key decisions versus those that are advisory. A common trap is confusing the Project Manager or Project Assurance with board members, but remember that the board is strictly the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. To lock this in, use the mnemonic “Eat, Sleep, Use” for Executive, Senior Supplier, and Senior User—the three seats at the board table.
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
Team Manager
Why wrong: Team Managers are not on the Project Board.
Project Manager
Why wrong: The Project Manager reports to the Board but is not a member.
Senior User
The Senior User is a member of the Project Board.
Executive
The Executive is a member of the Project Board.
Project Support
Why wrong: Project Support is not on the Project Board.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Senior User
The Project Board is the decision-making body of a PRINCE2 project, and its mandatory roles are the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Senior User (Option C) is correct because they represent the interests of those who will use the project's outputs and are responsible for specifying requirements and ensuring the project delivers the expected benefits. The Executive (Option D) is correct as they own the business case and have ultimate authority over the project.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Team Managers are not on the Project Board.
Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager reports to the Board but is not a member.
Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User is a member of the Project Board.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive is a member of the Project Board.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support is not on the Project Board.
Common exam traps
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between management roles (Project Board) and delivery/administrative roles (Team Manager, Project Support), leading candidates to mistakenly include the Project Manager as a Board member because they are the most visible role in project execution.
Detailed technical explanation
Under PRINCE2, the Project Board is responsible for key decisions such as approving stage plans, reviewing the business case, and authorizing project closure. The Executive chairs the Board and is accountable for the project's success, while the Senior User ensures the final product meets user needs and that benefits are realized. In a real-world scenario, if a project fails to deliver expected benefits, the Senior User is held accountable for not clearly defining requirements or accepting outputs that do not meet user needs.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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PRINCE2 Practices — This question tests PRINCE2 Practices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Senior User — The Project Board is the decision-making body of a PRINCE2 project, and its mandatory roles are the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Senior User (Option C) is correct because they represent the interests of those who will use the project's outputs and are responsible for specifying requirements and ensuring the project delivers the expected benefits. The Executive (Option D) is correct as they own the business case and have ultimate authority over the project.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are roles on the Project Board?
mediumWhy A: The Project Board consists of Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are typical roles in the Project Board?
mediumWhy A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. Senior Supplier is part of the Board; Project Manager is not on the Board.
Variation 3. Which TWO roles are permanent members of the Project Board?
easyWhy A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Project Manager is not a permanent member.
Variation 4. Which TWO roles are members of the Project Board?
mediumWhy A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Project Manager and Team Manager are not board members.
Variation 5. Which TWO are roles that are part of the Project Board?
easyWhy D: The Project Board consists of Executive (Senior Responsible Owner), Senior User, and Senior Supplier.
Variation 6. Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
mediumWhy A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. Therefore, options A and B are correct. Option C is wrong because the Project Manager is not on the Board. Option D is wrong because Change Authority is a separate role. Option E is wrong because the Team Manager reports to the Project Manager.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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