PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which TWO of the following statements about the Project Board are correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the Project Board's meeting frequency with a typical steering committee that meets regularly, but PRINCE2 specifically mandates an exception-driven approach, not a fixed schedule.
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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The Project Board meets only when decisions are required (exception-driven)
The Project Board in PRINCE2 is designed to be an exception-driven body; it convenes only when decisions are required, such as approving stage plans or exception plans, rather than on a fixed schedule. This aligns with the PRINCE2 principle of management by exception, where the board delegates day-to-day management to the Project Manager and escalates only when tolerances are forecast to be exceeded.
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 meets on a regular basis (e.g., weekly)
Why it's wrong here
Project Board meetings are exception-driven, not regular.
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The Project Board meets only when decisions are required (exception-driven)
Why this is correct
Correct: Project Board meetings are held at stage boundaries or when exceptions occur.
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The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project
Why this is correct
Correct: The Project Board has overall accountability.
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The Senior User chairs the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Executive chairs the Project Board.
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The Project Board authorizes the Work Packages
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager authorizes Work Packages.
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