- A
Senior Supplier
The Senior Supplier represents those who provide resources and expertise.
- B
Project Support
Why wrong: Project Support provides administrative services, not decision-making.
- C
Senior User
The Senior User represents the users on the Project Board.
- D
Executive
The Executive chairs the Project Board and is accountable for the project.
- E
Project Manager
Why wrong: The Project Manager is a management role, not on the Project Board.
Question 806 of 1,731
PRINCE2 Project Board Roles — Executive, Senior User & Senior Supplier | PRINCE2 Foundation Explained
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 THREE of the following are roles on the Project Board?
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
✓
Senior Supplier
The Project Board in PRINCE2 is the management committee responsible for overall project direction and key decisions. The three mandatory roles on the Project Board are the Executive (who owns the business case), the Senior User (who represents the users' needs), and the Senior Supplier (who represents the supplier's interests). Option A is correct because the Senior Supplier is a core Project Board role, ensuring the supplier's resources and capabilities are aligned with project deliverables.
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.
- ✓
Senior Supplier
Why this is correct
The Senior Supplier represents those who provide resources and expertise.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative services, not decision-making.
- ✓
Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User represents the users on the Project Board.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive chairs the Project Board and is accountable for the project.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is a management role, not on the Project Board.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that candidates often confuse the Project Support role with a board-level position because it sounds like a senior function, or they mistakenly think the Project Manager sits on the board due to their central role in project execution.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Project Board operates as a single entity with collective responsibility, but each role has distinct accountabilities: the Executive chairs the board and is ultimately accountable for the project's success, the Senior User specifies the desired outcomes and benefits, and the Senior Supplier provides the necessary resources and expertise. In PRINCE2, the Project Board's authority is defined in the Project Initiation Documentation (PID), and it uses management stages to control progress, with the board approving stage plans and exception plans. A real-world scenario where this matters is when a project faces a critical issue requiring a change to the business case—only the Executive can approve such a change, not the Project Manager.
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: Senior Supplier — The Project Board in PRINCE2 is the management committee responsible for overall project direction and key decisions. The three mandatory roles on the Project Board are the Executive (who owns the business case), the Senior User (who represents the users' needs), and the Senior Supplier (who represents the supplier's interests). Option A is correct because the Senior Supplier is a core Project Board role, ensuring the supplier's resources and capabilities are aligned with project deliverables.
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These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are typical roles in the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior Supplier
- B.Project Manager
- C.Team Manager
- D.Project Support
- ✓ E.Executive
Why A: The Project Board is the PRINCE2 management layer responsible for overall project direction and decision-making. The Executive represents the business interests and is the ultimate decision-maker, while the Senior Supplier represents the interests of those providing the project's products or services. These are two of the three primary Project Board roles, the third being the Senior User.
Variation 2. Which TWO roles are permanent members of the Project Board?
easy- ✓ A.Executive
- B.Team Manager
- ✓ C.Senior User
- D.Project Manager
- E.Project Support
Why A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Project Manager is not a permanent member.
Variation 3. Which TWO roles are members of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Executive
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Senior Supplier
- D.Team Manager
- E.Project Support
Why A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Project Manager and Team Manager are not board members.
Variation 4. Which TWO are roles that are part of the Project Board?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Project Assurance
- C.Team Manager
- ✓ D.Senior User
- ✓ E.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why D: The Senior User (D) and the Executive (E) are two of the three mandatory roles on the PRINCE2 Project Board, alongside the Senior Supplier. The Executive is the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) who owns the business case and has ultimate authority, while the Senior User represents the interests of those who will use the project's outputs. These roles are defined in the PRINCE2 'Organization' theme and are essential for project governance.
Variation 5. Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior User
- ✓ B.Executive
- C.Project Manager
- D.Team Manager
- E.Change Authority
Why A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. Therefore, options A and B are correct. Option C (Project Manager) is wrong because the Project Manager is not on the Board. Option D (Team Manager) is wrong because the Team Manager reports to the Project Manager. Option E (Change Authority) is wrong because Change Authority is a separate role.
Variation 6. Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
medium- A.Team Manager
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Executive
- E.Project Support
Why C: 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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