PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are correct statements about the Project Board?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project
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.
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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The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project
Why this is correct
The Project Board is accountable for project success, owning the business case and ultimate outcomes rather than delegating accountability to the Project Manager. This satisfies the stem's requirement, as accountability cannot be transferred to the project management level.
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The Project Board performs project assurance and project support
Why it's wrong here
Project assurance is delegated by the Board to assurance roles, and project support is provided by the Project Manager's support team; the Board itself performs neither. It is tempting because the Board is accountable for assurance, but accountability is discharged through delegation, not by the Board executing these functions directly.
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The Project Board prepares the Stage Plans
Why it's wrong here
Stage Plans are produced by the Project Manager and approved by the Project Board; the Board does not author them. It is tempting because the Board does approve Stage Plans and authorise the next stage, so its involvement in the planning cycle is genuine, but authorship sits with the Project Manager.
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The Project Board provides unified direction to the project
Why this is correct
The Project Board gives unified direction by providing the single decision-making point across business, user and supplier interests. This satisfies the stem's requirement for a correct Project Board statement, since direction flows from one collective body rather than separate sponsors.
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The Project Board is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day management belongs to the Project Manager, delegated through the Work Packages and Stage Plan authorisation. The Board directs and manages by exception, meeting at decision points. It is tempting because Board members do carry accountability for the project's success, but accountability differs from operational control.
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