PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Who is responsible for authorising the initiation of a project?
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Why each option matters
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Project Board
The Project Board authorises initiation as part of the Directing a Project process. The Executive is a member of the Project Board, but the decision is taken collectively by the Board.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The PM manages the project, but does not authorise initiation.
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Project Board
Why this is correct
Correct. The Project Board authorises initiation via DP.
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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is part of the Board but the authorisation is a Board decision.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is a member of the Board, but the Board as a whole authorises.
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