PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Principles Practice Question
A new Project Manager asks why the Business Case needs to be updated at the end of each stage. Which PRINCE2 principle provides the foundation for this requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Continued business justification
The 'Continued business justification' principle requires that the business case is verified and updated at key decision points, such as stage boundaries, to ensure the project remains worthwhile.
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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Learn from experience
Why it's wrong here
Updating business metrics reflects current economic viability rather than historical learning.
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Focus on products
Why it's wrong here
Product focus governs outputs, not the business case economics.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
While stage boundaries provide the timing for the update, the requirement to maintain a valid business rationale stems from continued business justification.
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Continued business justification
Why this is correct
Updating the business case at stage boundaries directly supports continued business justification.
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