PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and the Project Sponsor in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the PRINCE2 Executive with the Project Sponsor from other frameworks (like PMP or Agile), assuming they are different roles or that the Project Sponsor reports to the SRO, when in fact PRINCE2 explicitly uses 'Executive' as the single accountable role equivalent to the SRO.
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 SRO is the same as the Project Sponsor; PRINCE2 uses the term Executive
In PRINCE2, the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is the same role as the Project Sponsor, but PRINCE2 uses the term 'Executive' for this role. The Executive is the single point of accountability for the project's success, representing the business interests and owning the business case. Option B correctly identifies this equivalence, which is a fundamental concept in PRINCE2's organizational structure.
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 Project Sponsor is the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The PM is not the sponsor.
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The SRO is the same as the Project Sponsor; PRINCE2 uses the term Executive
Why this is correct
Correct. The Executive is the SRO and acts as the project sponsor.
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The Project Sponsor is a separate role that reports to the SRO
Why it's wrong here
PRINCE2 does not define a separate Project Sponsor role.
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The Project Sponsor is the Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is a different role.
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