PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who chairs the Project Board meetings in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Project Manager's role in facilitating meetings with the authority to chair the board, but PRINCE2 clearly separates management (Project Manager) from governance (Executive chairing the 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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Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) chairs the Project Board meetings in PRINCE2 because they are ultimately accountable for the project's success and have the authority to make key decisions. This role ensures the project remains aligned with business objectives and provides strategic direction during 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 Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those designing and building products and provides supplier resources; chairing the board is outside that remit. It is tempting because the Senior Supplier is a full board member, but the Executive chairs, owning the business case and overall accountability.
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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 does not chair its meetings; that is the Executive's role. Chairing is tempting to attribute here because the Project Manager prepares board packs and escalates issues, yet accountability for the board sits with the Executive.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents user interests and specifies requirements; chairing Project Board meetings is not that role's responsibility. It is tempting because the Senior User sits on the board and contributes decisions, but the chair is the Executive, who owns the business case and accountability.
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Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why this is correct
The Executive, now titled Senior Responsible Owner, chairs Project Board meetings, owning the business case and holding decision-making authority. This role ensures the board addresses exception situations and approves continued project viability, satisfying PRINCE2's governance structure.
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Variation 1. Who chairs the Project Board meetings?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Senior User
- C.Senior Supplier
- ✓ D.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why D: In PRINCE2, the Executive (also called the Senior Responsible Owner in some contexts) chairs the Project Board and is ultimately accountable for the project's success and business justification. The Executive represents the business interest and owns the Business Case. Project Board meetings are chaired by the Executive, who also has the casting vote if the board is deadlocked.
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