PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who chairs the Project Board meetings?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the misconception that the Project Manager chairs the Project Board, because candidates confuse operational management with governance authority.
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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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
In PRINCE2, the Project Board is chaired by the Executive, also known as the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO). The Executive is ultimately accountable for the project's success and ensures the business case remains viable. The Project Manager manages day-to-day activities but does not chair board meetings.
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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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents user interests and specifies requirements; chairing Project Board meetings belongs to the Executive. Tempting because Senior User is a Board role with decision authority, and would be correct if the question asked who represents users' needs on the Board.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents supplier interests and provides resources; chairing Board meetings is the Executive's responsibility. Tempting because Senior Supplier is a Board role with voting rights, and would be correct if asked who represents the supplier perspective on the Board.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project day to day and reports to the Board but is not a Board member, so cannot chair its meetings. Tempting because the role coordinates meetings and information flow, and would be correct if asked who prepares and circulates Board documentation.
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
Why this is correct
The Executive, titled Senior Responsible Owner, chairs Project Board meetings and owns the business case, ensuring decisions align with strategic direction. PRINCE2 assigns this accountability to the Executive role, satisfying the stem's requirement for the single individual ultimately answerable for the project's viability and governance.
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