PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which TWO statements correctly describe the Change Authority role?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often mistakenly think the Change Authority has unlimited authority or is the same as the Project Manager, but PRINCE2 restricts it to the limits set by 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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It operates within limits set by the Project Board
The Change Authority role in PRINCE2 operates within limits set by the Project Board. These limits define the scope of authority for approving change requests, ensuring that the Change Authority can make decisions without escalating every change to the Project Board, as long as the change falls within the agreed tolerances.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
It operates within limits set by the Project Board
Why this is correct
The board sets the authority limits.
- ✗
It is responsible for all change decisions without limits
Why it's wrong here
The Change Authority has defined limits.
- ✗
It is the same as Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support is administrative; Change Authority has decision-making power.
- ✓
It is an optional role delegated by the Project Board
Why this is correct
The Change Authority is optional and delegated.
- ✗
It is always performed by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Change Authority can be someone else.
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