PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of Project Assurance?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between Project Assurance (independent oversight) and Project Support (administrative tasks), leading candidates to confuse the two roles.
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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Independent of the Project Manager
Project Assurance is a PRINCE2 role that provides an independent, objective view of the project's progress, ensuring that it remains viable and compliant with the business case, quality standards, and risks. Option A is correct because the Project Assurance role must be independent of the Project Manager to avoid conflicts of interest and provide unbiased oversight to 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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Independent of the Project Manager
Why this is correct
Assurance must be independent to provide objective oversight.
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Involved in day-to-day team management
Why it's wrong here
Day-to-day management is the role of the Team Manager, not Assurance.
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Responsible for administrative support
Why it's wrong here
Administrative support is provided by Project Support, not Assurance.
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Can be performed by multiple individuals or a committee
Why this is correct
Assurance can be shared among several people or a committee to cover different perspectives.
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Provides objective oversight to the Project Board
Why this is correct
Assurance provides independent checks on the project's progress.
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