PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board during the Directing a Project process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between strategic and operational responsibilities, so the trap here is confusing the Project Board's high-level decision-making role with the Project Manager's or Team Manager's execution-level duties.
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Approving stage plans and updates
The Project Board is responsible for approving Stage Plans and any updates to them during the Directing a Project process. This ensures that the project remains aligned with the business case and that management stage boundaries are properly controlled.
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Approving stage plans and updates
Why this is correct
The Board approves stage plans and Exception Plans.
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Producing Checkpoint Reports
Why it's wrong here
Checkpoint Reports are from Team Manager.
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Managing the day-to-day activities of the project team
Why it's wrong here
That is the PM's role in CS.
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Authorising closure of the project
Why this is correct
The Board authorises closure based on the End Project Report.
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Authorising initiation of the project
Why this is correct
This is a key Board decision in DP.
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