PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE statements about the Project Board's responsibilities in PRINCE2 are correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between 'accountability' and 'responsibility' — the trap here is confusing the Project Board's accountability for overall success (Option E) with the Project Manager's responsibility for day-to-day management (Option A), leading candidates to incorrectly select A or D.
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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It provides direction and control to the Project Manager.
In PRINCE2, the Project Board is accountable for the overall success of the project (Option E) and provides direction and control to the Project Manager (Option B). The Board meets on an exception-driven basis to review exception reports when tolerances are exceeded (Option C), which is the principle of management by exception. Option A is incorrect because day-to-day management is the Project Manager's responsibility. Option D is incorrect because Stage Plans are prepared by the Project Manager, not the 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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It is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The Project Board is not responsible for day-to-day management; that is the Project Manager's role.
- ✓
It provides direction and control to the Project Manager.
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Board provides direction and control to the Project Manager, including approving plans, authorizing stages, and making key decisions.
- ✓
It meets on an exception-driven basis.
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Board meets on an exception-driven basis to review exception reports when tolerances are exceeded.
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It is responsible for preparing the Stage Plans.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Stage Plans are prepared by the Project Manager, not the Project Board.
- ✓
It is accountable for the overall success of the project.
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Board is accountable for the overall success of the project.
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Variation 1. Which TWO statements about the project board are correct? (Choose two.)
medium- ✓ A.The project board provides unified direction to the project
- B.The project board is responsible for managing the project team on a day-to-day basis
- C.The project board is responsible for identifying and managing risks
- ✓ D.The project board is accountable for the success of the project
- E.The project board produces the project's products
Why A: The project board provides unified direction to the project, ensuring that the business, user, and supplier interests are represented and aligned. This is a core PRINCE2 principle: the board makes key decisions and approves stage plans, but does not get involved in day-to-day management.
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following statements about the Project Board are correct?
medium- ✓ A.The Project Board authorizes stage boundaries
- ✓ B.The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project
- ✓ C.The Project Board approves the Project Plan
- D.The Project Board includes the Project Manager
- E.The Project Board meets on a fixed schedule monthly
Why A: The Project Board is responsible for authorizing the movement from one stage to the next, which includes approving the Stage Plan for the next stage and reviewing the current stage's completion. This is a key control point in PRINCE2's stage-gate management approach, ensuring that the project only proceeds when the Board is satisfied with progress and the business case remains viable.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following statements about the Project Board are correct?
hard- A.The Project Board meets on a regular basis (e.g., weekly)
- ✓ B.The Project Board meets only when decisions are required (exception-driven)
- ✓ C.The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project
- D.The Senior User chairs the Project Board
- E.The Project Board authorizes the Work Packages
Why B: 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.
Variation 4. Which TWO statements about the Project Board are true?
medium- ✓ A.It provides direction and decisions to the Project Manager.
- ✓ B.It is accountable for the success of the project.
- C.It is responsible for day-to-day management of the project.
- D.It meets on a regular basis (e.g., weekly).
- E.It includes the Project Manager as a member.
Why A: The Project Board is accountable for the project's success, meets exception-driven, and comprises SRO, Senior User, and Senior Supplier. It does not meet regularly; it meets when exceptions occur or at stage boundaries.
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