PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which TWO of the following statements correctly describe the relationship between the Project Manager and Project Assurance?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse Project Assurance with quality control or project support roles, assuming the Project Manager can control or delegate assurance tasks, when in fact PRINCE2 strictly separates assurance from management to maintain objectivity.
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 is independent of the Project Manager
PRINCE2 mandates that Project Assurance is independent of the Project Manager to ensure objective oversight. Option C is correct because Project Assurance's primary role is to provide an independent view of the project's health, checking compliance with standards and business justification.
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 Assurance reports to the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance reports to the Project Board, not the PM.
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Project Assurance is independent of the Project Manager
Why this is correct
Independence is a key principle.
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Project Assurance provides an independent view of the project's health
Why this is correct
This is the core purpose of Assurance.
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The Project Manager can assign Project Assurance tasks to themselves if resources are limited
Why it's wrong here
The PM cannot perform Assurance due to independence requirements.
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The Project Manager can delegate Project Assurance duties to a Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Assurance cannot be delegated to the PM or Team Manager.
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