PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are roles on the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that candidates often confuse the Project Support role with a board-level position because it sounds like a senior function, or they mistakenly think the Project Manager sits on the board due to their central role in project execution.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Senior Supplier
The Project Board in PRINCE2 is the management committee responsible for overall project direction and key decisions. The three mandatory roles on the Project Board are the Executive (who owns the business case), the Senior User (who represents the users' needs), and the Senior Supplier (who represents the supplier's interests). Option A is correct because the Senior Supplier is a core Project Board role, ensuring the supplier's resources and capabilities are aligned with project deliverables.
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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Senior Supplier
Why this is correct
The Senior Supplier represents those who provide resources and expertise.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative services, not decision-making.
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Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User represents the users on the Project Board.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive chairs the Project Board and is accountable for the project.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is a management role, not on the Project Board.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are typical roles in the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior Supplier
- B.Project Manager
- C.Team Manager
- D.Project Support
- ✓ E.Executive
Why A: The Executive (E) is correct because in PRINCE2 the Project Board is chaired by the Executive, who represents the business interests and is ultimately accountable for the project's success. The Senior Supplier (A) is correct because the Project Board includes this role to represent the supplier side, providing resources and expertise and ensuring the project delivers products that meet requirements. Together with the Senior User, these three roles (Executive, Senior User, Senior Supplier) form the standard Project Board. The Project Manager (B) is not a Project Board member but manages the project on the Board's behalf, and the Team Manager (C) and Project Support (D) are project-level roles that report into the Project Manager rather than sitting on the Board.
Variation 2. Which TWO roles are permanent members of the Project Board?
easy- ✓ A.Executive
- B.Team Manager
- ✓ C.Senior User
- D.Project Manager
- E.Project Support
Why A: The Executive (A) is a permanent member of the Project Board because this role owns the business case and is ultimately accountable for the project's success, chairing the board throughout the project. The Senior User (C) is also a permanent Project Board role, representing the interests of those who will use the project's products and ensuring the outputs deliver the expected benefits. Together with the Senior Supplier, these three roles form the minimum required Project Board composition under PRINCE2. The Team Manager (B) is an optional role that reports to the Project Manager and is not part of the Project Board. The Project Manager (D) manages the project on a day-to-day basis and may attend the board but is not a board member. Project Support (E) is an administrative role providing assistance to the project, not a Project Board position.
Variation 3. Which TWO roles are members of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Executive
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Senior Supplier
- D.Team Manager
- E.Project Support
Why A: The Executive (A) is correct because in PRINCE2 the Project Board is composed of three roles representing the business, user, and supplier interests, with the Executive chairing the board and owning the business case. The Senior Supplier (C) is correct because this role represents the supplier interest on the Project Board, providing authority and commitment for the supplier resources and ensuring the project delivers fit-for-purpose products. The Project Manager (B), Team Manager (D), and Project Support (E) are not Project Board members; they are project management team roles that report to or support the board rather than sitting on it, with the Project Manager managing the project on the board's behalf and the Team Manager and Project Support operating below that level.
Variation 4. Which TWO are roles that are part of the Project Board?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Project Assurance
- C.Team Manager
- ✓ D.Senior User
- ✓ E.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why D: The Senior User (D) and the Executive (E) are two of the three mandatory roles on the PRINCE2 Project Board, alongside the Senior Supplier. The Executive is the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) who owns the business case and has ultimate authority, while the Senior User represents the interests of those who will use the project's outputs. These roles are defined in the PRINCE2 'Organization' theme and are essential for project governance.
Variation 5. Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior User
- ✓ B.Executive
- C.Project Manager
- D.Team Manager
- E.Change Authority
Why A: The Project Board consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. Therefore, options A and B are correct. Option C (Project Manager) is wrong because the Project Manager is not on the Board. Option D (Team Manager) is wrong because the Team Manager reports to the Project Manager. Option E (Change Authority) is wrong because Change Authority is a separate role.
Variation 6. Which TWO roles are part of the Project Board?
medium- A.Team Manager
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Executive
- E.Project Support
Why C: The Project Board is the decision-making body of a PRINCE2 project, and its mandatory roles are the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. The Senior User (Option C) is correct because they represent the interests of those who will use the project's outputs and are responsible for specifying requirements and ensuring the project delivers the expected benefits. The Executive (Option D) is correct as they own the business case and have ultimate authority over the project.
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