PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who is accountable for the success of the project in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between collective responsibility (Project Board) and individual accountability (SRO), leading candidates to incorrectly select the Project Board as the accountable party.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
In PRINCE2, the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is the single individual accountable for the project's success, ensuring it delivers the required outcomes and realizes the expected benefits. This role is defined in the PRINCE2 framework as the ultimate decision-maker and owner of the business case, distinct from the Project Board's collective responsibility or the Project Manager's day-to-day management.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
Why this is correct
Correct. The SRO is the single point of accountability.
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Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board as a whole is accountable, but the SRO is the individual accountable.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day management but not ultimately accountable.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users but is not accountable for overall project success.
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Variation 1. Which role is accountable for the project's success in PRINCE2?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Senior User
- ✓ C.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
- D.Project Assurance
Why C: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is accountable for the project's success and owns the Business Case.
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