PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the difference between Project Assurance and Project Support?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the independence of Project Assurance with the support role of Project Support, leading candidates to incorrectly think Project Assurance is performed by the Project Board (Option C) or that the two roles are interchangeable (Option B).
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
✓
Project Assurance is independent of the Project Manager; Project Support assists the Project Manager
Project Assurance provides an independent check that the project is being conducted properly, reporting directly to the Project Board, while Project Support assists the Project Manager with administrative and coordination tasks. This separation ensures objectivity in oversight without compromising the Project Manager's authority.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Project Assurance focuses on risks; Project Support focuses on quality
Why it's wrong here
Both cover all aspects.
- ✗
There is no difference
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct roles.
- ✗
Project Assurance is performed by the Project Board; Project Support is performed by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Assurance can be delegated, and support is a separate role.
- ✓
Project Assurance is independent of the Project Manager; Project Support assists the Project Manager
Why this is correct
Assurance is independent; support is administrative help.
Go deeper
Related to this question
About these practice questions
One of 1,599 original PRINCE2F practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
This PRINCE2F practice question is part of Courseiva's free PeopleCert certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the PRINCE2F exam.