PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which of the following is NOT a role in the PRINCE2 project management team?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the generic term 'Project Sponsor' with the PRINCE2-specific 'Executive' role, leading them to incorrectly select a wrong option like Change Authority or Team Manager.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Project Sponsor
The PRINCE2 project management team structure includes the Project Board (Executive, Senior User, Senior Supplier), Project Manager, Team Manager, and optionally the Change Authority. The Project Sponsor is not a defined role in PRINCE2; instead, the Executive role fulfills the sponsorship responsibilities. Therefore, option A is correct as the role that does NOT exist in the PRINCE2 framework.
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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Project Sponsor
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 defines the Project Board with Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier roles, plus Project Manager, Team Manager and Project Assurance. 'Project Sponsor' is not a PRINCE2 term; that responsibility maps to the Executive, making this the non-role.
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Change Authority
Why it's wrong here
Change Authority is a real PRINCE2 role, appointed by the Project Board to authorise changes within agreed tolerances. It is tempting to reject because it is optional and often delegated, but PRINCE2 defines it as part of the project management team structure.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Team Manager is a genuine PRINCE2 role, responsible for the team's work on a Work Package. It is tempting to reject because it sits below the Project Manager, but PRINCE2 explicitly defines it, so it cannot be the role that is not part of the team.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Project Manager is a core PRINCE2 role, accountable for day-to-day management and delivering the project within agreed tolerances. It is tempting to reject because the Project Board holds ultimate accountability, but the Project Manager is explicitly defined within the project management team.
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