- A
Project Board
Why wrong: The Project Board authorizes stages, not work packages.
- B
Senior Responsible Owner
Why wrong: The SRO does not authorize work packages.
- C
Project Manager
The Project Manager authorizes work packages.
- D
Team Manager
Why wrong: The Team Manager receives and executes work packages.
Question 172 of 1,731
PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of people: organizations, teams, and leadership. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
According to PRINCE2, who is responsible for authorizing the work packages to be executed by the team?
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
✓
Project Manager
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for authorizing work packages to be executed by the team. This is because the Project Manager manages the day-to-day activities and has the authority to assign work to team members or Team Managers, ensuring that the work packages align with the project plan and stage tolerances. The Project Board provides overall direction and approves stage plans, but the authorization of individual work packages is delegated to the Project Manager.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 authorizes stages, not work packages.
- ✗
Senior Responsible Owner
Why it's wrong here
The SRO does not authorize work packages.
- ✓
Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager authorizes work packages.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager receives and executes work packages.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Project Board's high-level authority with the Project Manager's delegated authority for operational work package authorization, leading them to incorrectly select the Project Board.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In PRINCE2, the authorization of work packages is a key part of the 'Managing Product Delivery' process, where the Project Manager formally authorizes work packages to Team Managers or team members. This authorization includes defining the work to be done, constraints, reporting requirements, and tolerances. The Project Manager uses the 'Work Package' document as a contract between themselves and the team, ensuring that the work is clearly defined and controlled within the stage's tolerances, which is critical for maintaining management control and avoiding scope creep.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
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People: organizations, teams, and leadership — This question tests People: organizations, teams, and leadership — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Project Manager — In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for authorizing work packages to be executed by the team. This is because the Project Manager manages the day-to-day activities and has the authority to assign work to team members or Team Managers, ensuring that the work packages align with the project plan and stage tolerances. The Project Board provides overall direction and approves stage plans, but the authorization of individual work packages is delegated to the Project Manager.
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