PRINCE2F Overview of PRINCE2 and Principles Practice Question
A PRINCE2 project to develop a new software system is in the initiation stage. The Project Manager is reviewing the project's approach to controlling changes. The Project Board is concerned that changes to requirements are being made without assessing their impact on the business case. Which PRINCE2 principle is most directly violated if changes are made without such assessment?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is focusing on change control mechanics rather than the principle that requires ongoing validation of 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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Continued business justification
The continued business justification principle mandates that the project remains aligned with its Business Case. Any change must be evaluated for its impact on the Business Case to ensure the project still delivers value. Allowing changes without such assessment undermines this principle, making it the most directly violated.
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
Learn from experience focuses on capturing and applying lessons throughout the project. While changes should consider lessons, the core issue here is that changes are not being evaluated for their impact on the Business Case, which is a matter of continued business justification, not lessons learned.
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Continued business justification
Why this is correct
This principle requires that a project has a valid Business Case and that it remains justified throughout. Changes that are not assessed against the Business Case could undermine the project's viability. Therefore, allowing changes without impact assessment directly violates the principle of continued business justification.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
Manage by stages involves dividing the project into manageable stages and controlling each stage. The scenario does not mention stages or stage boundaries; it is about change control and the Business Case. Thus, this principle is not the most directly violated.
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Manage by exception
Why it's wrong here
Manage by exception establishes tolerances for delegation. The scenario does not indicate that tolerances are being exceeded or that the Board is not being informed. The key issue is that changes are not assessed for their impact on the Business Case, which relates to continued business justification.
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