PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which role is responsible for project assurance activities in a PRINCE2 project?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Project Manager's responsibility for managing the project with the independent oversight role of Project Assurance, leading them to incorrectly select the Project Manager as the answer.
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
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Project Assurance
Project Assurance is the correct answer because in PRINCE2, Project Assurance is a distinct role responsible for monitoring and reporting on the project's adherence to the management and technical standards, independent of the Project Manager. It ensures that the project remains aligned with the business case, quality requirements, and stakeholder expectations, acting as the 'eyes and ears' of the Project Board.
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 Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project day to day and cannot independently assure their own work; assurance must come from outside delivery. It is tempting because the Project Manager monitors progress, but PRINCE2 separates assurance from management, placing it with the project board.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents supplier interests on the project board and provides resources; assurance is not assigned to this role. It is tempting because suppliers care about deliverable quality, but PRINCE2 assigns assurance explicitly to the project board, not to its supplier member.
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Project Assurance
Why this is correct
Project Assurance independently monitors all aspects of project performance and compliance on behalf of the Project Board, covering business, user and supplier interests. This satisfies the question's requirement by naming the dedicated role, rather than the Project Manager or Project Board who hold other accountabilities.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager manages product delivery for a team and reports progress; assurance is not part of that role. It is tempting because Team Managers do check work against quality criteria, but that is quality control within delivery, not the independent assurance the project board requires.
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