A project sponsor is generally defined as:
A) A senior executive that will sponsor, or pay for, the project.
B) A senior executive in the company who takes responsibility for the success of the project.
C) The CEO of the company that likes technology.
D) The system's primary user.

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A project sponsor is usually a senior executive in the company who champions the project and takes responsibility for its success. They provide resources and support to project managers, and often have the power to make key decisions and allocate funding. Option A is partially correct, but it only focuses on the sponsor's financial role. Option C is incorrect because the CEO's affinity for technology does not necessarily make them a project sponsor. Option D is incorrect because the system's primary user may not have the authority or resources to sponsor a project.

A Project Sponsor Is Generally Defined As