PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which role is responsible for approving the Project Plan?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between the Project Manager's role (creating the plan) and the Project Board's role (approving it), so the trap here is assuming the Project Manager has approval authority because they are most involved in the plan's development.
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 Board
The Project Plan is a key document that defines how the project will be delivered, including its scope, schedule, and budget. According to PRINCE2, the Project Board is collectively responsible for approving the Project Plan, as it represents the business, user, and supplier interests. This ensures that all stakeholders agree on the plan before execution begins.
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 Board
Why this is correct
The Project Board approves the Project Plan, satisfying PRINCE2's defined accountability for authorising the plan before the project proceeds. This responsibility sits with the Board rather than the Project Manager, who drafts the plan, or the Project Assurance role, which only monitors it. Approval authority rests collectively with the Board's business, user and supplier interests.
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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive approves the Project Initiation Documentation and authorises the project, but the Project Board collectively approves the Project Plan; the Executive alone does not. It is tempting because the Executive owns the business case and sits on the board, yet plan approval is a board decision, not an individual one.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies requirements and represents user interests, but approving the Project Plan rests with the Project Board, not this role alone. It is tempting because the Senior User validates that the plan meets user needs, yet that is a contributing assurance duty rather than the approval authority itself.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager drafts and maintains the Project Plan but cannot approve it, since approval rests with the Project Board. It is tempting because the manager owns the plan's content and day-to-day delivery, and would be correct for producing, updating and seeking agreement to the plan rather than authorising it.
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Variation 1. Who is responsible for approving the Project Plan?
easy- A.Project Manager
- ✓ B.Project Board
- C.Senior User
- D.Executive
Why B: The Project Board approves the Project Plan as part of the PID during Initiating a Project.
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