PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project is being initiated to deliver a new data warehouse. The Executive has limited availability and wants to ensure that the project remains aligned with the business case. She asks the Project Manager to recommend who should be appointed to represent her interests on a day-to-day basis and provide independent assurance that the project is on track to deliver the benefits. Which role should the Project Manager recommend?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Senior User provides assurance to the Executive, when in fact Project Assurance is the dedicated role for independent monitoring on behalf of the Project Board.
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
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Project Assurance
The Executive is accountable for the business case but may delegate day-to-day monitoring to Project Assurance. This role independently checks that the project remains aligned with the business case and that the project is on track to deliver the intended benefits. Project Assurance provides the continuous oversight the Executive cannot provide due to limited availability, ensuring the project stays on course.
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 Assurance
Why this is correct
Project Assurance is responsible for independently monitoring all aspects of the project's performance and products on behalf of the Project Board. The Executive can delegate her assurance responsibilities to a Project Assurance role. This person ensures the project remains aligned with the business case and provides the day-to-day oversight the Executive cannot give due to limited availability.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager is responsible for managing the team that produces the project's products and reports to the Project Manager. This role focuses on product delivery, not on providing independent assurance to the Executive. The Team Manager does not have the broader oversight remit required to ensure the project stays aligned with the business case.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative services such as maintaining the project's files, providing configuration management, and assisting with tools. It is not an assurance role and does not independently monitor project performance on behalf of the Executive. While Project Support can be combined with other roles, it does not fulfill the need for independent oversight.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the interests of those who will use the project's products and is accountable for benefits realization. However, this role does not provide independent assurance on behalf of the Executive. The Executive needs someone who can monitor all aspects of the project and report back, which is the remit of Project Assurance, not the Senior User.
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