PRINCE2 Practitioner — Question 11

The Head of Portfolio Office has suggested that the Chief Technology Officer should be responsible for assuring the IT aspects of the new shopping centre.
Is this an appropriate application of the ‘organizing’ practice, and why?

Answer options

• A. Yes, because the project assurance role may be delegated to a technically competent person by the senior supplier if required
• B. Yes, because the Chief Technology Officer has the knowledge and seniority to full a senior supplier role, ensuring the technical integrity of the IT solutions
• C. No, because the senior supplier should delegate project assurance tasks to a technically competent person who can ensure the technical integrity of the IT solutions
• D. No, because the Chief Technology Officer should be a team manager delivering the latest technology to the shopping centre

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it is acceptable for the senior supplier to delegate project assurance responsibilities to a qualified individual, allowing for effective oversight without overburdening the Chief Technology Officer. Option B incorrectly assumes that the CTO must take on the role directly, while options C and D misunderstand the delegation aspect and the CTO's potential role, respectively.