PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the Change Authority and the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Change Authority with the Project Manager or Project Support, or assume that the Change Authority has unlimited authority, when in fact it is a delegated role with strictly defined limits set by the Project Board.
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Correct answer & explanation
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The Project Board delegates authority to the Change Authority to approve changes within set limits
In PRINCE2, the Change Authority is a role to which the Project Board delegates authority to approve change requests within predefined limits (e.g., cost, time, or scope thresholds). This delegation is documented in the Work Package or the Project Initiation Documentation, ensuring that the Change Authority can make decisions without requiring the Project Board's involvement for every minor change, thus streamlining the change control process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The Change Authority is a role within the Project Support office
Why it's wrong here
Change Authority is a separate role, not part of Project Support.
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The Project Board and Change Authority are the same
Why it's wrong here
They are different; Change Authority is a delegated role.
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The Project Board delegates authority to the Change Authority to approve changes within set limits
Why this is correct
This is correct.
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The Change Authority reports to the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Change Authority is accountable to the Project Board.
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Variation 1. What is the role of the Change Authority in PRINCE2?
medium- A.To maintain the issue register
- B.To identify all changes in the project
- C.To implement approved changes
- ✓ D.To approve requests for change within an agreed delegated limit
Why D: The Change Authority in PRINCE2 is a role that is delegated by the Project Board to approve requests for change within a specific, agreed-upon limit (e.g., cost or time). This allows for efficient decision-making without requiring the full Project Board to convene for every minor change, while still maintaining control over the project's scope and budget.
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