PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
A project manager is preparing the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) for a new project. The project board has approved the Project Brief, and the project is now in the Initiation Stage. The project manager needs to create the detailed business justification for the project. Which PRINCE2 principle requires that the project has continued business justification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the principle of continued business justification with the process of developing a Business Case, leading to selecting a process or theme rather than the correct principle.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Continued business justification
The principle 'Continued business justification' is fundamental to PRINCE2 and requires that a project has a justifiable reason to begin and continue. During the Initiation Stage, the project manager develops the Business Case as part of the PID to provide that justification. This ensures the project remains aligned with organizational objectives and can be stopped if the justification is no longer valid.
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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Manage by exception
Why it's wrong here
The principle 'Manage by exception' establishes tolerances for delegated authority, allowing the project board to set boundaries for the project manager. It does not directly require the production of a detailed business justification. While it supports efficient governance, the need for a Business Case stems from a different principle that focuses on the project's ongoing viability.
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Learn from experience
Why it's wrong here
The principle 'Learn from experience' focuses on capturing and applying lessons from previous projects. While important for the PID, it does not specifically require the detailed business justification. Instead, it ensures that the project team incorporates lessons to improve performance. In this scenario, the project manager should consider lessons, but the principle directly addressing business justification is different.
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Defined roles and responsibilities
Why it's wrong here
The principle 'Defined roles and responsibilities' ensures that everyone involved in the project understands their roles and what is expected of them. It is essential for structuring the project board and team, but it does not mandate the creation of a detailed business justification. This principle is about clarity of accountability, not about the financial or strategic rationale for the project.
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Continued business justification
Why this is correct
The principle 'Continued business justification' mandates that a project must have a justifiable reason to start and remain aligned with that justification throughout. In this scenario, the project manager must ensure the Business Case is developed and maintained, providing the detailed justification required for the PID. This principle ensures the project remains viable and is not continued if the justification disappears.
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