PRINCE2F Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project is midway through the 'Managing a Stage Boundary' process. The Project Manager is preparing the End Stage Report for the Project Board. The Board has asked for assurance that the project remains aligned with corporate strategy and that the Business Case is still viable. Which PRINCE2 principle is MOST directly supported by the Project Board's review of the updated Business Case at this point?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the routine review of the Business Case at a stage boundary with the manage by exception principle, which is about tolerances and escalation rather than ongoing justification.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Continued business justification
The Project Board's review of the updated Business Case at a stage boundary is a direct application of the continued business justification principle, which mandates that the project remains aligned with strategy and that the Business Case is viable. This principle ensures the project is stopped if justification disappears. The other principles are important but are not the primary focus of this specific activity.
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
While learning from experience is a PRINCE2 principle, it focuses on capturing and applying lessons throughout the project. The scenario describes a review of the Business Case for continued viability, which is the domain of continued business justification. Learning from experience would be more relevant if the Board were examining lessons from previous stages to improve future work.
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Continued business justification
Why this is correct
The principle of continued business justification requires that a PRINCE2 project has a viable Business Case that is reviewed and updated at stage boundaries. The Project Board's review of the updated Business Case at 'Managing a Stage Boundary' directly supports this principle by ensuring the project remains aligned with corporate strategy and that benefits still outweigh costs and risks.
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Tailor to suit the project environment
Why it's wrong here
Tailoring ensures that PRINCE2 is adapted to the project's size, complexity, and environment. The scenario does not mention adapting processes or themes; it focuses on the Board's review of the Business Case for continued viability. Tailoring might influence how the Business Case is presented, but the core principle being exercised is continued business justification.
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Manage by exception
Why it's wrong here
Manage by exception establishes tolerances and delegates authority, allowing the Project Board to intervene only when exceptions occur. The scenario describes a routine stage boundary review of the Business Case, not the escalation of an exception. While the Board may set tolerances, the direct principle being applied here is the ongoing justification of the project.
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