PRINCE2 Practitioner 6th Edition — Question 14

The development of the 'e-learning course' will be outsourced to an external supplier and their key members will join the project management team. The supplier wants to keep their work processes confidential and not share these with ABC Company. ABC Company has agreed.
Who should approve the external supplier's team plan?

Answer options

• A. Senior supplier
• B. Project manager
• C. Supplier assurance
• D. Corporate, programme management or customer

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the senior supplier is typically responsible for approving plans that involve their team and processes. The project manager may oversee the project but does not have the authority to approve the supplier's confidential work processes. Supplier assurance focuses on ensuring quality and compliance, while corporate or programme management may have a broader oversight role but typically do not approve specific supplier plans.