PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question

In PRINCE2, what is the difference between Project Assurance and Project Support?

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Project Assurance is independent; Project Support provides administrative services

Project Assurance is independent oversight of the project's direction and controls, while Project Support provides administrative and advisory services to the Project Manager.

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There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct roles.
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Project Assurance is independent; Project Support provides administrative services
Why this is correct
Correct. Assurance is independent of the PM; Support assists the PM.
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Project Assurance focuses on products; Project Support focuses on processes
Why it's wrong here
Both cover products and processes, but the key difference is independence vs support.
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Project Assurance is performed by the Project Manager; Project Support is performed by the team
Why it's wrong here
The PM does not perform assurance; it is independent.

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PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question

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