PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Who is responsible for authorizing a Work Package?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the Project Manager's operational authorization of Work Packages with the Project Board's strategic authorization of stages or the Executive's overall business accountability, leading candidates to select the Project Board or Executive incorrectly.
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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Project Manager
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for authorizing Work Packages, which are defined in the 'Managing Product Delivery' process. The Project Manager issues the Work Package to the Team Manager, specifying the product description, reporting requirements, and constraints. This authorization ensures the team has clear instructions to produce the required deliverables.
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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Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Project Board authorises the project and stage boundaries, not individual Work Packages; that authority is delegated to the Project Manager. It is tempting because the Board holds overall authorisation responsibility, and would be correct if the question concerned authorising a Stage Plan or the project initiation.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager authorises Work Packages, agreeing the scope, tolerances and reporting requirements with the Team Manager before work begins. This sits within the Controlling a Stage process, where the Project Manager retains accountability for delivery against the Stage Plan.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager receives and accepts a Work Package, then manages its delivery; authorising it is not their responsibility. It is tempting because the Team Manager is the role that agrees the Work Package's content with the Project Manager, and would be correct if the question asked who accepts or executes it.
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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is a single Project Board member accountable for the business case, not for issuing Work Packages to teams. It is tempting because the Executive owns ultimate project authority, and would be correct if the question asked who is accountable for continued business justification rather than Work Package authorisation.
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