PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between strategic oversight (Project Board) and operational execution (Project Manager), leading candidates to mistakenly assign daily risk management or reporting duties to the Board.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Providing overall direction and control
The Project Board is responsible for providing overall direction and control of the project, ensuring it remains aligned with business objectives and governance requirements. This includes making key decisions, approving major deliverables, and authorizing stage transitions as defined in PRINCE2's management by stages principle.
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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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Providing overall direction and control
Why this is correct
The Project Board provides overall direction.
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Managing risks on a daily basis
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages risks daily.
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Approving the Project Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Board approves the Project Plan.
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Producing Highlight Reports
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager produces Highlight Reports.
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Ensuring project assurance is carried out
Why this is correct
The Project Board is responsible for project assurance.
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