PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are correct statements about Project Assurance?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse Project Assurance with Project Support or Project Manager responsibilities, mistakenly thinking the Project Manager performs assurance, when in fact PRINCE2 mandates that assurance must be independent of the management team.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It can be delegated to individuals outside the project management team
Option B is correct because Project Assurance can be delegated by the Project Board to individuals outside the project management team, such as a dedicated assurance role or corporate/portfolio assurance function, preserving independence. Option D is correct because Project Assurance provides independent oversight of the project's progress, products, and quality against the project's defined standards and business case. Option E is correct because in PRINCE2 the Project Board is ultimately responsible for Project Assurance, ensuring the project remains aligned with business justification, and it may delegate the day-to-day assurance activities. Option A is incorrect because the Project Manager performs project management duties, not independent assurance, and cannot assure their own work. Option C is incorrect because Project Assurance covers business, user, and supplier interests, including quality, scope, risk, and benefits, not only financial aspects.
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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It is performed by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance is independent of the Project Manager, reporting to the Project Board, precisely so that it can scrutinise the manager's work objectively. Delegating it to the Project Manager is tempting because that role coordinates daily delivery. Independence is the defining characteristic, so this statement is incorrect.
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It can be delegated to individuals outside the project management team
Why this is correct
Project Assurance is a role of the Project Board, but its responsibilities may be delegated to individuals who are not part of the project management team, such as separate assurance functions or external reviewers, provided they remain independent of the project manager.
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It focuses only on financial aspects
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance monitors all performance aspects — business, user, and supplier — against the project's products and business case, not just finances. Financial-only monitoring is tempting because assurance reviews budgets and the business case. The correct statements cover its independence from the Project Manager and its three defined assurance roles.
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It provides independent oversight of the project's progress and quality
Why this is correct
Project Assurance provides independent oversight, monitoring the project's progress, quality and viability on the Project Board's behalf. This independence from the Project Manager satisfies the stem's requirement, ensuring the Board receives objective information rather than solely the manager's own reporting.
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It is the responsibility of the Project Board
Why this is correct
Project Assurance is a Project Board responsibility, with each Board member assuring their own area of interest — business, user or supplier. This satisfies the stem's requirement, distinguishing it from the Project Manager's day-to-day management duties and the Team Manager's product delivery.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are true about the role of Project Assurance?
hard- A.It is the same as quality control
- B.It includes administrative support tasks
- ✓ C.It is performed by a member of the Project Board
- ✓ D.It is independent of the Project Manager
- E.It is performed by the Team Manager
Why C: Project Assurance is a key responsibility of the Project Board, ensuring that the project remains viable and compliant with external standards. The Project Board delegates this role to one or more individuals who are independent of the Project Manager, providing objective oversight. This independence is critical for maintaining the integrity of PRINCE2's management by exception principle.
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