PRINCE2 Project Board Roles
Which TWO roles are members of the Project Board?
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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Executive
The Executive (A) is correct because in PRINCE2 the Project Board is composed of three roles representing the business, user, and supplier interests, with the Executive chairing the board and owning the business case. The Senior Supplier (C) is correct because this role represents the supplier interest on the Project Board, providing authority and commitment for the supplier resources and ensuring the project delivers fit-for-purpose products. The Project Manager (B), Team Manager (D), and Project Support (E) are not Project Board members; they are project management team roles that report to or support the board rather than sitting on it, with the Project Manager managing the project on the board's behalf and the Team Manager and Project Support operating below that level.
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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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive chairs the Project Board and owns the Business Case, providing the single point of accountability for project success. This role is one of the three core Project Board members, directly satisfying the stem's requirement.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project day to day and reports to the Project Board, but does not sit on it; the Board comprises the Executive, Senior User and Senior Supplier. The role is tempting because the Project Manager attends Board meetings and supplies progress information, yet holds no decision-making vote.
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Senior Supplier
Why this is correct
Senior Supplier sits on the Project Board alongside the Executive and Senior User, representing the supplier interests and providing the resources and expertise needed to deliver the project's products. This satisfies the stem's requirement for a Project Board member, as defined in PRINCE2's organisation theme.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager manages delivery of products assigned by the Project Manager and reports progress upward, sitting below the board rather than on it. It tempts because the role carries significant authority, but board membership is limited to executive, senior user and senior supplier interests; Team Manager would be correct as a delegated delivery role.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative and specialist assistance to the project, not decision-making accountability for the business case or products. It tempts because support staff often attend board meetings, but attendance is not membership; Project Support would be correct when configuring project management tools and maintaining documentation.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are typical roles in the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior Supplier
- B.Project Manager
- C.Team Manager
- D.Project Support
- ✓ E.Executive
Why A: The Executive (E) is correct because in PRINCE2 the Project Board is chaired by the Executive, who represents the business interests and is ultimately accountable for the project's success. The Senior Supplier (A) is correct because the Project Board includes this role to represent the supplier side, providing resources and expertise and ensuring the project delivers products that meet requirements. Together with the Senior User, these three roles (Executive, Senior User, Senior Supplier) form the standard Project Board. The Project Manager (B) is not a Project Board member but manages the project on the Board's behalf, and the Team Manager (C) and Project Support (D) are project-level roles that report into the Project Manager rather than sitting on the Board.
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following are roles on the Project Board?
medium- ✓ A.Senior Supplier
- B.Project Support
- ✓ C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Executive
- E.Project Manager
Why A: The Project Board in PRINCE2 is the management committee responsible for overall project direction and key decisions. The three mandatory roles on the Project Board are the Executive (who owns the business case), the Senior User (who represents the users' needs), and the Senior Supplier (who represents the supplier's interests). Option A is correct because the Senior Supplier is a core Project Board role, ensuring the supplier's resources and capabilities are aligned with project deliverables.
Variation 3. Which TWO are roles that are part of the Project Board?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Project Assurance
- C.Team Manager
- ✓ D.Senior User
- ✓ E.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why D: 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.
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