PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A Project Manager is appointed to a project that will be delivered by a consortium of three suppliers. The Project Board has decided to delegate some of its assurance responsibilities to a separate individual. Which PRINCE2 role is responsible for providing independent assurance to the Project Board that the project is being managed effectively and that the project's products meet the required quality standards?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Senior Supplier provides assurance, but the Senior Supplier is not independent; they represent supplier interests and are part of the delivery team.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Project Assurance
Project Assurance is the PRINCE2 role specifically designed to provide independent oversight and assurance to the Project Board. It ensures that the project is being managed effectively and that products meet quality standards. In a multi-supplier environment, this independence is essential to give the Board confidence that all parties are performing as required.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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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. This includes ensuring that the project is managed effectively, that risks are controlled, and that quality standards are met. In a consortium, this independent assurance is critical to provide the Board with confidence that all suppliers are adhering to the agreed approach.
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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. They report to the Project Manager and focus on day-to-day product delivery. They do not provide independent assurance to the Project Board; their role is operational and focused on a specific team's work, not on overall project assurance.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative and specialist support to the Project Manager, such as maintaining the project's documentation and providing tools. It does not provide independent assurance to the Project Board. Project Support is a support function, not an assurance function, and therefore does not fulfil the requirement for independent oversight.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents the supplier interests on the Project Board and is accountable for the quality of the products delivered by the suppliers. While they are concerned with quality, they are not independent; they are part of the delivery team. The question asks for independent assurance, which must come from a role separate from the suppliers and the Project Manager.
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