PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
Who is responsible for authorizing the initiation of a project?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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The Project Board
The Project Board, as part of the Directing a Project process, authorizes the initiation stage. The Executive chairs the Board but authorization is a Board decision.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is part of the Board but authorization is by the Board collectively.
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The Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The PM manages the project but does not authorize initiation.
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The Project Board
Why this is correct
The Project Board authorizes initiation in the Directing a Project process.
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The Executive
Why it's wrong here
While the Executive is a key Board member, authorization is a collective Board decision.
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