PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the Project Board's strategic governance role with the Project Manager's operational responsibilities, leading candidates to incorrectly assign day-to-day management or work package authorization to the board.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Authorizing the start of each stage
The Project Board is responsible for authorizing the start of each stage, including the initiation stage and subsequent management stages. This ensures that the project proceeds only when the board has reviewed and approved the Stage Plan for that stage, providing governance and control over the project's progression.
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Authorizing the start of each stage
Why this is correct
The Board authorizes stage boundaries.
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Approving the Stage Plans
Why this is correct
The Board approves stage plans.
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Authorizing work packages
Why it's wrong here
This is the Project Manager's role.
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Providing overall direction and guidance
Why this is correct
Key responsibility of the Board.
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Day-to-day management of the project
Why it's wrong here
This is the Project Manager's role.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
hard- ✓ A.Defining project tolerances
- B.Preparing the Highlight Report
- ✓ C.Authorizing the start of each management stage
- ✓ D.Approving the Project Plan
- E.Managing the team's day-to-day activities
Why A: The Project Board is responsible for strategic decisions: approving plans, defining tolerances, and authorizing stage boundaries. Day-to-day management is the PM's role.
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
medium- A.Manage day-to-day activities
- ✓ B.Provide overall direction and control
- C.Produce Checkpoint Reports
- ✓ D.Authorize deviations from tolerances
- ✓ E.Approve Stage Plans
Why B: The Project Board is responsible for overall direction and control of the project, including authorizing deviations from tolerances and approving Stage Plans. These duties ensure the project remains aligned with business objectives and governance requirements.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Approving the Stage Plan for the next stage
- B.Preparing the Highlight Report
- C.Maintaining the Business Case
- D.Managing the delivery of Work Packages
- ✓ E.Authorizing deviations from stage tolerances
Why A: The Project Board is responsible for approving Stage Plans for the next stage (Option A) and authorizing deviations from stage tolerances (Option E). Option B (Preparing the Highlight Report) is the Project Manager's responsibility. Option C (Maintaining the Business Case) is primarily the Senior User's role, with the Project Manager supporting. Option D (Managing the delivery of Work Packages) is the Team Manager's responsibility. Thus, only A and E are correct.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
medium- A.Write Work Packages
- B.Perform Project Assurance
- C.Manage the project on a day-to-day basis
- ✓ D.Provide resources and authorize funds
- ✓ E.Authorize stage plans and major deviations
Why D: The Project Board is responsible for providing resources and authorizing funds for the project. This is a key duty of the board, as they own the business case and must ensure the project remains viable by approving the necessary budget and resource allocation.
Variation 5. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Authorize expenditure beyond delegated authority
- ✓ B.Approve the Stage Plans
- C.Manage the day-to-day activities of the team
- D.Produce the Project Plan
- E.Update the Business Case
Why A: The Project Board is responsible for overall project governance, including authorizing expenditure beyond the delegated authority of the Project Manager. This ensures that financial control remains at the senior management level, preventing unauthorized spending that could jeopardize the project's budget.
Variation 6. Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
medium- A.Specify the user requirements
- ✓ B.Authorize the Project Plan
- ✓ C.Authorize Stage Plans
- D.Maintain the Business Case
- E.Produce the Project Plan
Why B: The Project Board is collectively responsible for overall project governance. Its key responsibilities include authorizing the Project Plan (option B) and authorizing Stage Plans (option C) to ensure the project remains aligned with business objectives. Option A (Specify the user requirements) is the responsibility of the Senior User, not the Board. Option D (Maintain the Business Case) is primarily the Executive's role, though the Board approves the Business Case. Option E (Produce the Project Plan) is the Project Manager's responsibility. Therefore, the correct answers are B and C.
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