PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which role is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the Executive's role as the ultimate decision-maker with the Project Board's collective authority, leading them to select the Executive instead of the Project Board.
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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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The Project Board
In PRINCE2, the Project Board is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project. This occurs at the end of the Starting Up a Project process, when the Project Board reviews the Project Brief and decides whether to proceed with the Initiation Stage. The Project Board's authority is defined in the project's governance framework, and it must formally approve the initiation plan before the Project Manager can begin detailed planning.
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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The Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is a member of the Project Board, but authorization of initiation is a collective Project Board decision.
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The Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages the project but does not authorize initiation.
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The Project Board
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes initiation, approves stage plans, and makes key decisions throughout the project.
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is a member of the Project Board but does not authorize initiation alone.
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