PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Manager?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Project Manager's role with that of the Project Board or Project Assurance, leading candidates to incorrectly select 'Set project tolerances' (a board responsibility) or 'Provide independent assurance' (an assurance responsibility) instead of focusing on the manager's operational duties.
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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Prepare the Stage Plan for approval
The Project Manager is responsible for preparing the Stage Plan for approval by the Project Board. This is a key task in the PRINCE2 'Planning' process, where the Project Manager develops detailed plans for each management stage based on the Project Plan and stage-level tolerances.
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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Provide independent assurance to the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
This is Project Assurance's role.
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Set project tolerances
Why it's wrong here
Tolerances are set by the Project Board.
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Prepare the Stage Plan for approval
Why this is correct
The PM prepares stage plans.
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Manage the project on a day-to-day basis
Why this is correct
Core PM responsibility.
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Manage risks and issues
Why this is correct
The PM manages risks and issues day-to-day.
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