PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are typical responsibilities of the Project Board?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between 'defining' and 'approving' acceptance criteria, and between 'providing assurance' and 'being the board' — candidates mistakenly assign definition and assurance tasks to the Project Board when they actually belong to the Senior User and Project Assurance, respectively.
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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Authorizing the start of each stage
The Project Board is responsible for authorizing the start of each stage, including the initiation stage, by approving the Stage Plan and committing the required resources. This ensures that management stage boundaries are formally controlled and that the project remains aligned with the business case. Option D is correct because the Project Board approves the Project Plan (the overall plan for the project) to confirm that it is viable and consistent with the business case before the project proceeds.
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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Authorizing the start of each stage
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes stage starts based on stage plans.
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Defining the project's acceptance criteria
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance criteria are defined by the Senior User, a Board member, but not the Board collectively.
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Providing day-to-day management of the project
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day management is the Project Manager's responsibility.
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Approving the Project Plan
Why this is correct
The Project Board approves the Project Plan.
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Providing independent assurance
Why it's wrong here
Assurance is delegated by the Board but may be performed by others; it is not typically a direct Board responsibility.
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