PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which role is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between who defines versus who approves acceptance criteria, trapping candidates who confuse the Senior User's definition role with the Project Board's approval authority.
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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Senior User
The Senior User is responsible for defining the project's acceptance criteria because they represent the interests of those who will use the project's products. Acceptance criteria specify the conditions that must be met for the project's outputs to be accepted by the users, and the Senior User ensures these criteria reflect actual user needs and business requirements. This role is defined in PRINCE2's 'Business Case' and 'Quality' management products, where the Senior User provides the user perspective on quality expectations.
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 ensures the project delivers to the acceptance criteria but does not define them.
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Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board approves the acceptance criteria but does not define them.
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Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User defines the acceptance criteria on behalf of the users.
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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is responsible for the Business Case, not user acceptance criteria.
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