PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which role is optional in the PRINCE2 project management team?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume all roles listed in the PRINCE2 management team are mandatory, but PRINCE2 explicitly designates Project Support as optional, testing whether you know the distinction between 'required' and 'optional' roles.
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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Project Support
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager, Project Board, and Team Manager are all mandatory roles within the project management team. Project Support is the only optional role, as its responsibilities can be absorbed by the Project Manager or other team members, or provided by a separate office like a PMO. The PRINCE2 manual explicitly states that Project Support is not a required role, making D the correct answer.
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 Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is a mandatory role.
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Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board is mandatory.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager is mandatory if there are Work Packages to deliver.
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Project Support
Why this is correct
Project Support is optional and can be provided by the Project Manager if needed.
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