PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which role is responsible for providing an independent check that the project is being conducted correctly and remains aligned with the business case?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between Project Assurance and Project Support, trapping candidates who confuse administrative support with independent oversight, or who mistakenly think the Project Manager is responsible for checking their own work.
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 role because it is explicitly defined in PRINCE2 as the independent check that the project remains viable, compliant, and aligned with the business case. Unlike Project Support, which provides administrative services, or the Project Manager, who manages day-to-day execution, Project Assurance reports directly to the Project Board to verify that the project is being conducted correctly and that the business justification remains valid throughout the project lifecycle.
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 Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative and tooling assistance to the project, not independent assurance over its conduct or business justification. It is tempting because support staff see project documentation, and the role would be correct for maintaining the project filing structure and configuration records.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project day to day, so their assessment of its conduct and business justification is not independent. It is tempting because the Project Manager owns the business case, and the role would be correct for preparing the end stage report and managing stage boundaries.
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Project Assurance
Why this is correct
Project Assurance provides the Project Board with an independent, objective check that the project remains viable, compliant with standards and aligned with the business case. It is separate from Project Manager delivery duties, ensuring unbiased oversight.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Team Manager manages a team producing products and reports progress to the Project Manager, so the role is internal to delivery rather than independent. It is tempting because Team Managers observe work closely, and the role would be correct for allocating tasks and advising on specialist product creation.
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