PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project is in the process of being set up. The Executive is appointing the project management team. Which role is responsible for ensuring that the project delivers the specified benefits?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is attributing benefits realization to the Senior User, who is concerned with user requirements, rather than the Executive, who owns the business case.
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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Executive
The Executive is accountable for the project's business case and ensures that the project delivers the benefits defined in it. While other roles contribute, the Executive holds ultimate responsibility for benefits realization, making them the correct choice. This aligns with PRINCE2's principle of defined roles and responsibilities.
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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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the interests of those who will use the project's products and is responsible for specifying user requirements and ensuring benefits are realized. However, overall accountability for the project delivering benefits lies with the Executive. The Senior User contributes to the business case but does not have ultimate responsibility.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents the interests of those designing, developing, and implementing the project's products. They are responsible for the technical integrity of the project and ensuring that supplier resources are available. They do not have primary responsibility for benefits realization, which is a business-focused concern.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive is the single point of accountability for the project and is responsible for ensuring that the project delivers the specified benefits. They own the business case and must ensure that the project remains justified throughout. This role represents the business interests and is ultimately answerable for the project's success in realizing benefits.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, including planning, monitoring, and controlling. They ensure the project delivers the required products within tolerances, but they do not own the benefits. Benefits realization is a higher-level accountability that rests with the Executive and the business organization.
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