PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
A project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager is assembling the Project Initiation Documentation (PID). Which TWO components of the PID are specifically concerned with the Business Case theme? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Project Plan as part of the Business Case because it contains cost and schedule data, but it is actually part of the Plans theme.
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Why each option matters
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Business Case
The Business Case theme is addressed by two specific components within the PID: the Business Case itself and the Benefits Management Approach. The Business Case provides the justification, while the Benefits Management Approach outlines how benefits will be measured and realized. Other PID components like the Project Plan, Risk Management Approach, and Quality Management Approach belong to different themes.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Business Case
Why this is correct
The Business Case is a core component of the PID and directly addresses the Business Case theme. It provides the justification for the project by documenting the reasons, benefits, costs, risks, and timescales. It is updated at each stage boundary and is essential for the project board to make informed decisions about continued investment.
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Benefits Management Approach
Why this is correct
The Benefits Management Approach is part of the PID and is directly linked to the Business Case theme. It defines how and when the benefits will be measured, reviewed, and realized, and who is responsible. It ensures that the project's benefits are actively managed and that the Business Case remains valid throughout the project lifecycle.
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Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan describes how and when the project's objectives will be achieved, including the products, activities, resources, and schedules. It supports the Plans theme, not the Business Case theme. While the Project Plan informs the Business Case by providing cost and timescale information, it is not itself a Business Case component.
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Quality Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Quality Management Approach defines the quality standards, procedures, and responsibilities for the project. It supports the Quality theme and ensures that products meet their quality criteria. It is not directly concerned with the Business Case theme, although quality failures can impact benefits and costs.
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Risk Management Approach
Why it's wrong here
The Risk Management Approach describes how risk management will be embedded in the project, including procedures, techniques, and responsibilities. It is part of the Risk theme, not the Business Case theme. Although risks can affect the Business Case, the approach itself is not a Business Case component.
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