PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which of the following describes the relationship between Project Assurance and Project Support?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the reporting lines and independence of Project Assurance, mistakenly thinking it reports to the Project Manager or is part of Project Support, when in fact PRINCE2 mandates that Project Assurance must be independent and report to the Project Board.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Project Assurance is independent; Project Support provides admin services
Project Assurance is an independent role that provides objective oversight to ensure the project remains viable and compliant with PRINCE2 principles, while Project Support is an administrative role that handles tasks like planning tools, filing, and configuration management. The independence of Project Assurance from the Project Manager is critical to avoid conflicts of interest, whereas Project Support serves the Project Manager and the team. This separation ensures that assurance activities are unbiased and that support services are efficient.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Project Assurance is independent; Project Support provides admin services
Why this is correct
Correct. Assurance is independent from management; support is administrative.
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Project Assurance reports to the Project Manager; Project Support reports to the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Assurance reports to the Project Board; Support reports to the PM.
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Project Assurance and Project Support are the same role
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct.
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Project Assurance is part of Project Support
Why it's wrong here
They are separate roles.
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