PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are roles on the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Project Manager (a management role) with a Project Board role, or mistakenly think Project Assurance is a board role rather than a separate oversight function.
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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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Senior User
The PRINCE2 Project Board is the decision-making body responsible for overall project governance. It comprises three roles: the Executive (Senior Responsible Owner), the Senior User, and the Senior Supplier. The Senior User represents the interests of those who will use the project's outputs and is essential for defining requirements and benefits.
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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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The PM is not on the Project Board.
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Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User represents users on the Board.
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Senior Supplier
Why this is correct
The Senior Supplier represents suppliers on the Board.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance reports to the Board but is not a Board member.
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Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why this is correct
The SRO chairs the Project Board.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are roles that are part of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior User
- B.Team Manager
- ✓ C.Executive
- D.Project Assurance
- E.Project Support
Why A: The Project Board is the PRINCE2 management layer responsible for overall project direction and key decision-making. The Senior User is a mandatory Project Board role representing the interests of those who will use the project's products, ensuring the project delivers the required benefits. The Executive is also a mandatory Project Board role, acting as the project's ultimate decision-maker and owner of the business case.
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following are roles on the PRINCE2 Project Board?
medium- A.Project Manager
- ✓ B.Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
- ✓ C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Senior Supplier
- E.Team Manager
Why B: The Project Board consists of the Senior Responsible Owner (Executive), Senior User, and Senior Supplier.
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