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What is the Project Board responsible for?

• ACompleting all project work
• BOverall project governance and approval✓
• CManaging the project team
• DCreating project documents

Answer: The Project Board is responsible for overall governance, providing strategic direction, and approving key decisions.

How many members should the Project Board have?

• AAt least 1
• BAt least 3 (Executive, Senior User, Senior Supplier)✓
• CAlways 5
• DAs many as needed

Answer: The Project Board should have at least three members: Executive, Senior User, and Senior Supplier.

Who is the Executive on the Project Board?

• AThe project manager
• BThe senior business representative with overall accountability✓
• CThe person funding the project
• DThe team lead

Answer: The Executive is the primary owner of the Business Case and has overall project accountability.

What is the role of the Senior User on the Project Board?

• ATo ensure technical requirements are met
• BTo represent user interests and benefits realization✓
• CTo provide resources for the project
• DTo manage the project budget

Answer: The Senior User ensures the project meets user/customer needs and delivers expected benefits.

Who is the Senior Supplier on the Project Board?

• AThe main contractor
• BThe representative responsible for delivery capacity and supplier resources✓
• CThe quality assurance person
• DThe finance manager

Answer: The Senior Supplier provides resources and technical expertise, representing those delivering the project.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Project Manager?

• AExecuting all project work
• BDay-to-day project management within delegated authority✓
• CMaking all project decisions
• DApproving the business case

Answer: The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day management within authority delegated by the Project Board.

Who appoints the Project Manager?

• AThe Team Manager
• BThe Project Board, typically the Executive✓
• CThe senior business stakeholder
• DThe HR department

Answer: The Executive appoints the Project Manager on behalf of the Project Board.

What is the Team Manager responsible for in PRINCE2?

• AApproving the business case
• BDelivering products to agreed quality and schedule✓
• CStrategic planning
• DBudget approval

Answer: The Team Manager is accountable for completing the work packages and delivering products.

What is Project Assurance?

• AChecking the project manager's work
• BIndependent verification that the project is being run correctly✓
• CQuality control of deliverables
• DRisk assessment

Answer: Project Assurance provides independent oversight that the project is governed and managed correctly.

Who typically performs Project Assurance?

• AThe Project Manager
• BThe Team Manager
• CAn independent assurance team or representative✓
• DThe finance department

Answer: Project Assurance is usually performed by an independent party separate from project management.

What is the difference between Project Assurance and quality control?

• AThey are the same
• BAssurance checks management; quality control checks products✓
• CAssurance is for processes; quality is for outcomes
• DThere is no difference

Answer: Project Assurance reviews the management and governance; quality control verifies product specifications.

Can the Project Manager also be the Executive?

• AYes, always
• BNo, never
• CNot recommended due to potential conflicts of interest✓
• DOnly in small projects

Answer: While technically possible, combining these roles creates conflicts between governance and management.