The project board has asked user and supplier assurance to review all product descriptions relating to the `updated corporate quality procedures`, prior to authorizing the stage plan for stage 3. Is this appropriate as part of the `directing a project` process, and why? 

Answer options:

A. Yes, because project assurance should assess whether all stakeholders have been identified, if requested by the project board.
B. Yes, because project assurance should review the stage 3 plan for viability, if requested by the project board.
C. No, because the project manager is responsible for writing product descriptions when creating the stage 3 plan.
D. No, because the project board should review new product descriptions before they authorize the stage 3 plan.

D