PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the collective responsibilities of the Project Board with the individual responsibilities of its members (e.g., Executive maintains the Business Case, Senior User specifies requirements), leading candidates to select options that are actually duties of specific roles.
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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Authorize the Project Plan
The Project Board is collectively responsible for overall project governance. Its key responsibilities include authorizing the Project Plan (option B) and authorizing Stage Plans (option C) to ensure the project remains aligned with business objectives. Option A (Specify the user requirements) is the responsibility of the Senior User, not the Board. Option D (Maintain the Business Case) is primarily the Executive's role, though the Board approves the Business Case. Option E (Produce the Project Plan) is the Project Manager's responsibility. Therefore, the correct answers are B and C.
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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Specify the user requirements
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Specifying user requirements is the responsibility of the Senior User, not the Project Board.
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Authorize the Project Plan
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Board authorizes the Project Plan as part of its governance role.
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Authorize Stage Plans
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Board authorizes Stage Plans to ensure each stage aligns with business objectives.
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Maintain the Business Case
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Maintaining the Business Case is the responsibility of the Executive, not the Project Board. The Board approves the Business Case but does not maintain it.
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Produce the Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Producing the Project Plan is the responsibility of the Project Manager, not the Project Board.
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