PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Project Organization: - Executive: John Smith - Senior User: Mary Johnson - Senior Supplier: Tom Brown - Project Manager: Sarah Lee - Team Manager: David Wilson (for software development) - Project Assurance: Peter Black - Project Support: Emma White During a team planning session, the software development team reports a potential delay to a key deliverable. The Team Manager, David Wilson, is unsure how to handle this and wants guidance. According to PRINCE2, who should David Wilson report this issue to?
Refer to the exhibit. According to PRINCE2, to whom should the Team Manager report the potential delay?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the reporting lines within the project management team, mistakenly thinking a Team Manager should report directly to a Project Board member (Executive, Senior User, or Project Assurance) rather than to the Project Manager who coordinates all delivery-level communications.
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
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The Project Manager, Sarah Lee
In PRINCE2, the Team Manager is responsible for delivering the work package and reports to the Project Manager on progress, issues, and risks. The Project Manager (Sarah Lee) is the single point of contact for the Team Manager within the project management team. Therefore, any potential delay must be reported to the Project Manager, who will then escalate to the Project Board if necessary.
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 Executive, John Smith
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: The Team Manager does not report directly to the Executive; that is the Project Manager's responsibility.
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The Project Manager, Sarah Lee
Why this is correct
Correct: The Team Manager reports to the Project Manager.
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The Project Assurance, Peter Black
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: Project Assurance provides independent oversight, not management direction.
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The Senior User, Mary Johnson
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: The Senior User represents user interests but is not the direct line for team management issues.
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