PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which role is accountable for the project's success and chairs the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse accountability with responsibility, leading candidates to pick the Project Manager (who is responsible for delivery) instead of the Executive (who is accountable for success and chairs the Board).
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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Executive
The Executive is the single individual accountable for the project's success and chairs the Project Board in PRINCE2. This role provides the business justification, secures funding, and makes key strategic decisions, ensuring the project remains viable and aligned with organizational objectives.
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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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies needs and benefits and represents users' interests on the Board. Accountability for the project's success and chairing the Board belongs to the Executive, who owns the business case and remains ultimately answerable.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive is the single accountable owner of the project's business case and chairs the Project Board, holding overall accountability for success. This satisfies the stem's requirement for the role accountable and chairing the board.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project on the Board's behalf day to day, managing the team and producing the products. Accountability for success and chairing the Project Board sits with the Executive; the Project Manager reports to the Board rather than leading it.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those providing resources and expertise, and holds decision authority only over supplier-specific matters within the Project Board's supplier interest. Accountability for the project's success and chairing the Board rests with the Executive, who owns the business case.
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