Exam PRINCE2 Agile Foundation topic 1 question 44 discussion

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B Roles and responsibilities page 274 A supplier representative is partially assigned to the delivery team or to the senior supplier to contribute, or to be consulted about, specific technical or specialist information that may be of use to the project. This is a consultative role that provides general or detailed technical information relating to specific areas of the products being delivered. Responsibilities may include: •providing technical guidance on specific areas where appropriate (e.g. design, performance, releasing into operational use, ongoing support) •communicating technical standards and guidance on areas such as technical compliance •highlighting any areas that the project may impact directly or indirectly from a technical perspective. Competencies include being: •technically excellent •proactive •inquisitive.

They highlight areas that the project may impact from a technical perspective. They are partially assigned to the delivery team. The two statements that are key responsibilities of a supplier representative are: They highlight areas that the project may impact from a technical perspective: A supplier representative is responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to the project team, and for highlighting any technical considerations or constraints that may impact the project's scope, timeline, or budget. They are partially assigned to the delivery team: A supplier representative may be assigned to work as part of the delivery team, and is responsible for delivering the products or services that are contracted with the project. As such, they play an important role in ensuring that the project's deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Table B2 "A supplier representative is partially assigned to the delivery team or to the senior supplier to contribute, or to be canvassed ... Providing technical guidance on specific areas where appropriate (e.g. design, performance, releasing into operational use, ongoing support)"