PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question

Which role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project within the tolerances set by the Project 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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Project Manager

The Project Manager manages the project on a day-to-day basis within the tolerances delegated by the Project Board.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance monitors and audits the project on the Project Board's behalf, checking that the Project Manager's work remains viable. It tempts because assurance oversees delivery, yet it holds no management authority; the Project Manager performs day-to-day management within the tolerances set.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager manages a team's work packages and reports to the Project Manager, not the whole project. It tempts because the title suggests operational delivery, but day-to-day management of the project within Project Board tolerances is the Project Manager's remit.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager runs the project on a day-to-day basis, managing the team, work packages and stage boundaries within the tolerances delegated by the Project Board. The Board sets direction and tolerance limits; the Project Manager operates inside them.
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the business case and sits on the Project Board, setting tolerances rather than managing delivery. It tempts because the SRO carries ultimate accountability, but day-to-day management within those tolerances belongs to the Project Manager, who reports progress and escalates exceptions.

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