PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
A project in a highly regulated industry must comply with external legal requirements. The project manager is concerned that changes in regulations during the project could affect the project's viability. According to PRINCE2, which management product should be updated to reflect the impact of regulatory changes?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the Business Case (project justification) and the Risk Register (specific risks), leading candidates to incorrectly choose the Risk Register when the question asks about impact on viability.
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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Business case
The Business Case is the correct management product because it documents the justification for the project, including costs, benefits, and risks. A change in external regulations directly impacts the project's viability, which is a fundamental aspect of the Business Case. PRINCE2 requires the Business Case to be updated whenever there is a change that could affect the project's continued justification.
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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Issue register
Why it's wrong here
The Issue Register records issues that have occurred, but the question focuses on the impact of regulatory changes on the project's viability, which is a matter of business justification. The Business Case is the correct management product to update.
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Project plan
Why it's wrong here
The project plan covers schedule, cost and scope baselines, not external compliance obligations. Regulatory change impact is recorded in the Business Case, which justifies continued viability. It tempts because plans absorb change, but the Business Case is the management product updated when external factors threaten justification.
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Business case
Why this is correct
The business case justifies the project's continued viability against its costs, benefits and risks. Regulatory change threatening that viability must be reflected there, since PRINCE2 treats the business case as a living product reviewed at each stage boundary, not a one-off approval document.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The Risk Register records uncertain events that could affect the project. While regulatory changes could be a risk if uncertain, the question states that changes could occur, implying an impact on justification. The Business Case is the primary management product for viability.
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