PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Why does PRINCE2 separate the Project Manager role from Project Assurance?
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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To provide independent assurance to the Project Board
Separation ensures independent oversight. Project Assurance provides an objective check on the project's health, free from the PM's day-to-day pressures.
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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To reduce the workload of the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Workload reduction is not the primary reason.
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To align with a functional organizational structure
Why it's wrong here
PRINCE2 does not mandate a functional structure.
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To provide independent assurance to the Project Board
Why this is correct
Independence is key to avoid bias.
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To allow the Project Manager to focus on team management
Why it's wrong here
Focus is secondary to independence.
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