PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the main reason for separating the Project Manager role from the Project Assurance role?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To ensure independent monitoring and control of the project
Separation ensures independent and objective assurance that the project is running correctly, free from the biases or conflicts of day-to-day management.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To reduce the workload of the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Reducing workload is a side effect, not the purpose; PRINCE2 separates the roles to preserve independence of assurance from management. If assurance reported through the Project Manager, its findings could be compromised. Workload reduction would be the rationale for appointing support staff such as a Team Manager or Project Support.
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To ensure independent monitoring and control of the project
Why this is correct
Project Assurance independently verifies that the project remains viable and aligned with the business case, while the Project Manager runs day-to-day delivery. Separating the roles prevents self-review, giving the board unbiased monitoring and control over project performance and continued justification.
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To allow the Project Manager to focus on technical tasks
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager already focuses on day-to-day management; the separation exists so assurance remains independent and can report objectively to the Project Board. Technical focus is not the driver, and PRINCE2 expects the Project Manager to manage rather than perform specialist work. Technical focus would justify delegating product creation to a Team Manager.
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To enable the Project Board to delegate more responsibilities
Why it's wrong here
Delegation concerns how the Project Board assigns work, not the separation of assurance from management. The split exists so assurance is independent of the Project Manager, giving the Board objective verification of performance and products. Delegation would be relevant when the Board assigns decision-making authority within its own layers.
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