PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
A project manager is reviewing a project that has been running for three months. The business case was approved with a cost tolerance of +/- 10%. The project has already spent 95% of the budget but has only completed 40% of the scope. The project board is meeting to decide the project's fate. The project manager should advise the board to:
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the misconception that a project can be saved by simply requesting more budget or monitoring costs, but PRINCE2 demands that the business case be re-evaluated when tolerance is breached, and if it is no longer viable, the project must be closed.
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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Recommend closure of the project because the business case is no longer viable
The project has consumed 95% of the budget while delivering only 40% of the scope, making the original business case no longer viable. PRINCE2 requires continuous business justification; if the costs outweigh the benefits, the project should be closed. The project manager must advise the board to close the project as continuing would waste further resources.
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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Request a budget increase and complete the project
Why it's wrong here
The budget overrun is too severe; a simple increase does not address the poor cost performance.
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Continue as planned but monitor costs more tightly
Why it's wrong here
The project is not viable; continuing ignores the fundamental issue.
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Recommend closure of the project because the business case is no longer viable
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 requires ongoing business case validation; if the project cannot deliver benefits within tolerance, closure is appropriate.
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Proceed with an exception plan without board approval
Why it's wrong here
Exception plans require board approval; bypassing change control violates PRINCE2 principles.
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