- A
Authorize the closure of the project
The Project Board authorizes closure in DP.
- B
Authorize an Exception Plan
The Project Board authorizes Exception Plans when tolerances are exceeded.
- C
Authorize the initiation of the project
The Project Board authorizes initiation in DP.
- D
Manage day-to-day work of the team
Why wrong: Day-to-day management is done by the Project Manager in CS.
- E
Produce the Project Plan
Why wrong: The Project Plan is produced by the Project Manager in IP.
Question 330 of 1,731
Project Board Responsibilities in Directing a Project
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 processes. 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 THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board during the Directing a Project process?
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
✓
Authorize the closure of the project
The Project Board is responsible for making key decisions and exercising overall control over the project. Authorizing closure (A) ensures the project has met its objectives and that the product has been accepted before formal closure. Authorizing an Exception Plan (B) is a board-level decision to approve a deviation from the plan when a tolerance is forecast to be exceeded. Authorizing initiation (C) gives the go-ahead for the project to proceed from the initiation stage into the detailed planning and delivery stages.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Authorize the closure of the project
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes closure in DP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Authorize an Exception Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes Exception Plans when tolerances are exceeded.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Authorize the initiation of the project
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes initiation in DP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Manage day-to-day work of the team
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day management is done by the Project Manager in CS.
- ✗
Produce the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan is produced by the Project Manager in IP.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Project Board's strategic decision-making responsibilities with the Project Manager's operational tasks, such as managing daily work or producing plans, leading them to incorrectly select options D or E.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In PRINCE2, the Directing a Project process covers the Project Board's decision-making from pre-project through to final closure. The board's key decisions include authorizing initiation, authorizing the project (after the Initiation Stage), authorizing stage plans, authorizing exception plans, and authorizing closure. The board does not get involved in day-to-day management or plan creation, which are delegated to the Project Manager. This separation of 'management' (board) and 'delivery' (project manager) is a core principle of PRINCE2's organizational structure.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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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The correct answer is: Authorize the closure of the project — The Project Board is responsible for making key decisions and exercising overall control over the project. Authorizing closure (A) ensures the project has met its objectives and that the product has been accepted before formal closure. Authorizing an Exception Plan (B) is a board-level decision to approve a deviation from the plan when a tolerance is forecast to be exceeded. Authorizing initiation (C) gives the go-ahead for the project to proceed from the initiation stage into the detailed planning and delivery stages.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board during the Directing a Project process?
hard- A.Managing risks on a daily basis
- ✓ B.Authorizing initiation of the project
- C.Preparing Highlight Reports
- ✓ D.Giving ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager
- ✓ E.Authorizing the project closure
Why B: Option B is correct because the Project Board is responsible for authorizing the initiation of the project during the Directing a Project process. This authorization formally allows the Project Manager to proceed with the Initiation Stage, committing resources and funding. It is a key decision point that ensures the project aligns with corporate or programme strategy before detailed planning begins.
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board during the Directing a Project process?
medium- ✓ A.Approving stage plans and updates
- B.Producing Checkpoint Reports
- C.Managing the day-to-day activities of the project team
- ✓ D.Authorising closure of the project
- ✓ E.Authorising initiation of the project
Why A: Option A is correct because the Project Board is responsible for approving Stage Plans and any updates to them during the Directing a Project process. This ensures that the project remains aligned with the business case and that management stage boundaries are properly controlled.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board in the Directing a Project process?
medium- ✓ A.Authorize stage plans and give ad-hoc direction
- B.Produce Checkpoint Reports
- C.Manage day-to-day activities of the project
- ✓ D.Authorize the initiation of the project
- E.Update the Business Case
Why A: The Project Board authorizes initiation, authorizes the project, authorizes stage plans, gives ad-hoc direction, and authorizes closure. They do not manage day-to-day work or produce Checkpoint Reports.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board in the Directing a Project process?
hard- ✓ A.Authorising project closure
- B.Managing the Business Case on a day-to-day basis
- ✓ C.Authorising project initiation
- D.Preparing the Highlight Report
- E.Appointing the Team Manager
Why A: Option A is correct because the Project Board is responsible for authorizing project closure as part of the Directing a Project process. This ensures that the project formally ends only after all objectives have been met, products accepted, and lessons recorded, providing governance and control over the project's lifecycle.
Variation 5. In the Directing a Project process, which of the following is a key responsibility of the Project Board?
easy- A.Producing Highlight Reports
- ✓ B.Authorizing the next Stage Plan
- C.Managing day-to-day work within a stage
- D.Accepting Work Packages
Why B: In PRINCE2, the Directing a Project process is the decision-making layer where the Project Board exercises overall control. A key responsibility is authorizing the next Stage Plan, which formally approves the detailed plan for the upcoming management stage and commits the resources required to execute it. This ensures the project remains viable and aligned with business justification before proceeding.
Variation 6. Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board in the Directing a Project process?
hard- A.Producing Highlight Reports
- ✓ B.Giving ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager
- ✓ C.Authorizing the initiation of the project
- ✓ D.Authorizing the closure of the project
- E.Managing day-to-day work of the project
Why B: The Project Board is responsible for providing overall direction and control of the project. Giving ad-hoc direction to the Project Manager (Option B) is a key responsibility within the Directing a Project process, as the Board must intervene when necessary to keep the project aligned with business objectives.
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