PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true about Project Assurance in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse Project Assurance with the Project Manager's responsibilities, assuming that the Project Manager can self-assure, or they mistakenly think assurance is only needed at stage boundaries, when in fact PRINCE2 requires continuous independent oversight throughout the project.
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
✓
It is a mandatory role in PRINCE2
PRINCE2 mandates the Project Assurance role to ensure that the project remains aligned with its business case, quality standards, and governance requirements. This role is separate from the Project Manager and cannot be combined with it, as it provides an independent check on the project's ongoing viability and compliance.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
It is a mandatory role in PRINCE2
Why this is correct
Project Assurance is mandatory, though it can be performed by multiple people.
- ✗
It can be delegated to the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Delegating assurance to the PM would compromise independence.
- ✗
It is only performed at the end of each stage
Why it's wrong here
Assurance is ongoing throughout the stage.
- ✓
It provides independent oversight of the project
Why this is correct
Independence is key to Project Assurance.
- ✓
It reports to the Project Board
Why this is correct
Project Assurance reports to the Board.
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2 more ways this is tested on PRINCE2F
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are true about Project Assurance?
easy- A.It can be performed by the Project Manager if no one else is available
- ✓ B.It provides independent assurance to the Project Board
- C.It prepares the Checkpoint Reports
- ✓ D.It is responsible for ensuring the project remains viable
- E.It includes administrative support tasks
Why B: Project Assurance provides an independent view of the project's progress, ensuring that the project remains viable and adheres to the business case. It reports directly to the Project Board, not the Project Manager, to maintain objectivity. This independence is critical for the Board to make informed decisions about project continuation.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are true about Project Assurance?
easy- A.It is a mandatory role in all projects
- ✓ B.It ensures the project is being conducted correctly
- C.It is a role that can be performed by the Project Manager
- D.It focuses only on quality management
- ✓ E.It provides independent oversight on behalf of the Project Board
Why B: Project Assurance is a PRINCE2 role that verifies the project is being conducted correctly, meaning it checks that the project remains viable, adheres to its business case, and follows the defined management stages. It is not about doing the work but about ensuring compliance with the project's plans, controls, and standards. This aligns with PRINCE2's principle of continued business justification and the need for independent oversight.
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