PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A Project Manager is appointed to a project during the Starting Up a Project process. The project has a complex technical scope. The SRO wants to ensure that the Project Board receives independent assurance on technical decisions. Who should provide this assurance?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A person appointed to the Project Assurance role with technical expertise.
Project Assurance is an independent oversight role that reports to the Project Board. The SRO can assign technical assurance to an individual with appropriate skills, separate from the Project Manager.
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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The Senior Supplier, as they represent the supplier interests.
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier is a member of the Project Board and not an assurance role.
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A Team Manager assigned to the project.
Why it's wrong here
Team Managers are part of the delivery team and not independent.
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The Project Manager, as they have the technical expertise.
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance cannot be delegated to the Project Manager.
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A person appointed to the Project Assurance role with technical expertise.
Why this is correct
Project Assurance is independent and can be staffed with technical expertise.
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