PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
What is the difference between Project Assurance and a quality review?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the independent oversight role of Project Assurance with the product-focused inspection of a quality review, leading them to incorrectly select option B (assuming the Project Manager performs assurance) or option C (thinking they are the same).
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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
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Project Assurance focuses on the project's adherence to plans; quality review focuses on product quality.
Project Assurance is a PRINCE2 role responsible for verifying that the project remains viable and compliant with its business case, plans, and standards, independent of the Project Manager. A quality review is a specific technique used to assess whether a product meets its defined quality criteria and to identify defects. The key difference is that Project Assurance provides ongoing oversight of the project's adherence to plans and governance, while a quality review focuses on the quality of a specific product at a point in time.
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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Project Assurance focuses on the project's adherence to plans; quality review focuses on product quality.
Why this is correct
Correct. Project Assurance checks that the project is on track; quality reviews check deliverables.
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Project Assurance is performed by the Project Manager; quality review is performed by the team.
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance is independent; the PM cannot do it.
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There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct concepts in PRINCE2.
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Project Assurance is only for large projects; quality review is for all projects.
Why it's wrong here
Both are applicable regardless of project size.
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