The correct action is to escalate the concern to the Project Board for a decision. As a member of the Project Board, the Senior Supplier is responsible for representing supplier interests and ensuring technical feasibility, but they do not have unilateral authority to approve changes that could impact the project’s viability. When a proposed change raises technical concerns, the Senior Supplier must raise the issue formally at a Project Board meeting or through an Exception Report, as only the Board can authorize changes that affect baselines or tolerances. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this tests your understanding of the Senior Supplier’s role within the Project Board’s decision-making hierarchy, often appearing in questions about change control and escalation paths. A common trap is confusing the Senior Supplier with the Project Manager, who handles day-to-day issues but cannot make strategic decisions on technical feasibility. Memory tip: think of the Senior Supplier as the “technical gatekeeper” who escalates, not decides, when feasibility is at risk.
PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of people: organizations, teams, and leadership. 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.
A Senior Supplier is concerned that a proposed change will impact the project's technical feasibility. What should the Senior Supplier do?
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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Escalate the concern to the Project Board for a decision
The Senior Supplier is a member of the Project Board and should raise their concern at the Project Board meeting or via an Exception Report if the change requires Board decision. The Senior Supplier ensures that supplier interests are represented.
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.
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Issue a Change Request directly to the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Concerns about feasibility should be escalated to the Board, not managed via a Change Request by the Senior Supplier.
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Escalate the concern to the Project Board for a decision
Why this is correct
The Senior Supplier should bring the concern to the Project Board as part of their role in representing supplier interests.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Approve the change as it aligns with the Business Case
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier should not unilaterally approve changes that may impact feasibility without Board discussion.
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Update the Project Plan to reflect the change
Why it's wrong here
Planning updates are the Project Manager's responsibility, and changes require Board authorization.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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.
What to study next
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Identify which PRINCE2F exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
People: organizations, teams, and leadership — This question tests People: organizations, teams, and leadership — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Escalate the concern to the Project Board for a decision — The Senior Supplier is a member of the Project Board and should raise their concern at the Project Board meeting or via an Exception Report if the change requires Board decision. The Senior Supplier ensures that supplier interests are represented.
What should I do if I get this PRINCE2F question wrong?
Identify which PRINCE2F exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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