PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO are roles that are part of the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
In PRINCE2, candidates often confuse the Project Assurance function (not a role) with a Project Board role, or mistakenly think the Project Manager sits on the Board because they are central to project execution.
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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Senior User
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.
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 Project Manager manages the project on the board's behalf but sits below it, reporting to the Project Board rather than being a member of it. It is tempting because the role is central to delivery, yet the board comprises Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance is a role delegated by individual Project Board members to monitor the project on their behalf; it is not itself a Project Board role. It is tempting because assurance reports directly to the board, but the board's actual roles are Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager leads a team delivering products and reports to the Project Manager, sitting below the Project Board. It is tempting because the role is a formal PRINCE2 management position, but board membership is limited to Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier.
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Senior User
Why this is correct
The Senior User represents those who will use the project's products and specifies their needs, sitting on the Project Board alongside the Executive and Senior Supplier. This satisfies the stem's requirement for a defined board role covering the user interest.
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Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why this is correct
The Executive, also called the Senior Responsible Owner, owns the business case and is ultimately accountable for the project's success. The Executive chairs the Project Board, satisfying the stem's requirement for a defined board role representing business interests.
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