PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true about the role of the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the distinction between the Project Board's strategic accountability and the Project Manager's operational responsibility, causing candidates to incorrectly include the Project Manager as a board member.
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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It is accountable for the project's success
Option A is correct because in PRINCE2 the Project Board is the project's ultimate decision-making authority and is accountable to the business for the project's success or failure. Option B is correct because the Project Board gives unified direction by making key decisions, authorizing each stage, and providing the resources and guidance the project needs. Option E is correct because the Project Board is composed of the three project interests: the Executive (business), the Senior User (user), and the Senior Supplier (supplier). Option C is not correct because the Project Manager reports to the Project Board and manages the project on its behalf; the Project Manager is not a Project Board member. Option D is not correct because day-to-day management is delegated to the Project Manager, while the Project Board focuses on direction and control at a higher level.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
It is accountable for the project's success
Why this is correct
The Project Board holds ultimate accountability for the project's success, since it owns the business case and authorises each stage. This satisfies the stem's requirement for a true statement about the Board's role, distinguishing accountability from the Project Manager's day-to-day responsibility.
- ✓
It provides unified direction to the project
Why this is correct
The Project Board gives unified direction by taking collective decisions on business, user and supplier interests, satisfying the stem's requirement for a true role statement. This direction is exercised through stage authorisation and exception handling rather than routine management.
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It includes the Project Manager as a member
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board comprises the Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier, who own the business case and direct the project. The Project Manager reports to it, not sits on it, so this fails the membership test. It is tempting because the Project Manager attends board meetings and provides progress information, but attendance differs from membership.
- ✗
It is responsible for day-to-day management of the project
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day management belongs to the Project Manager, who runs the project on the board's behalf within tolerances. The board only manages by exception, escalating beyond delegated authority. It is tempting because the board does direct the project, but direction at decision points is not daily operational control.
- ✓
It consists of the Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier
Why this is correct
The Project Board comprises three roles: Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier, satisfying the stem's requirement for a true statement. This tripartite structure ensures business, user and supplier perspectives are all represented in decisions, with the Executive ultimately accountable.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are correct statements about the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project
- B.The Project Board performs project assurance and project support
- C.The Project Board prepares the Stage Plans
- ✓ D.The Project Board provides unified direction to the project
- E.The Project Board is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project
Why A: The Project Board is accountable for the project's success (A) and provides unified direction to the project (D). Option B is incorrect because project assurance is a separate responsibility, and project support is provided by the Project Support role. Option C is false because the Project Board does not prepare Stage Plans; that is the Project Manager's responsibility. Option E is false because the Project Manager handles day-to-day management, not the Project Board.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official PeopleCert exam blueprint
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