- A
The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why wrong: The Executive owns the Business Case but does not maintain it.
- B
The Project Manager
The Project Manager maintains the Business Case on behalf of the Executive.
- C
The Project Support
Why wrong: Project Support provides administrative support but does not maintain the Business Case.
- D
The Senior User
Why wrong: The Senior User represents the users and helps define benefits but does not maintain the Business Case.
Question 211 of 1,731
Who is Responsible for Maintaining the Business Case in PRINCE2?
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
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
✓
The Project Manager
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project. This includes monitoring the project's viability against the Business Case, updating it with actual costs and benefits, and escalating any deviations to the Project Board. The Project Manager ensures the Business Case remains valid and aligned with the project's objectives.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the Business Case but does not maintain it.
- ✓
The Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager maintains the Business Case on behalf of the Executive.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative support but does not maintain the Business Case.
- ✗
The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users and helps define benefits but does not maintain the Business Case.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates often confuse accountability with responsibility, mistakenly assigning the maintenance of the Business Case to the Executive instead of the Project Manager. In PRINCE2, the Executive is accountable for the Business Case, but the Project Manager is responsible for its day-to-day maintenance and monitoring.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Business Case is a living document that must be reviewed and updated at every stage boundary and when any exception is raised. The Project Manager uses the Business Case to guide decision-making, such as whether to continue the project based on cost-benefit analysis. In PRINCE2, the Business Case is formally approved by the Executive, but its ongoing maintenance is delegated to the Project Manager to ensure continuous alignment with project realities.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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The correct answer is: The Project Manager — In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project. This includes monitoring the project's viability against the Business Case, updating it with actual costs and benefits, and escalating any deviations to the Project Board. The Project Manager ensures the Business Case remains valid and aligned with the project's objectives.
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Variation 1. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.The Executive
- ✓ B.The Project Manager
- C.The Project Support
- D.The Senior User
Why B: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project because they manage day-to-day activities, track progress against the Business Case, and provide updated information to the Executive for approval. PRINCE2 assigns the Project Manager the duty of ensuring the Business Case remains viable by monitoring costs, benefits, and risks, and escalating any deviations. This aligns with the 'continued business justification' principle, where the Project Manager is the custodian of the Business Case's ongoing validity.
Variation 2. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Assurance
- B.Senior User
- C.Executive
- ✓ D.Project Manager
Why D: The Project Manager maintains the Business Case under the direction of the Executive. The Executive owns it, but the PM does the updates.
Variation 3. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.The Senior User
- B.The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
- C.The Project Assurance
- ✓ D.The Project Manager
Why D: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project, including updating it at each stage boundary. The Executive owns the Business Case but does not maintain it.
Variation 4. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Senior User
- ✓ B.Project Manager
- C.Executive
- D.Project Support
Why B: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case on a day-to-day basis, while the Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) owns it and is accountable for its viability.
Variation 5. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Project Manager
- B.Project Assurance
- C.Executive
- D.Senior User
Why A: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case on a day-to-day basis, while the Executive (SRO) owns it and is ultimately accountable for its justification.
Variation 6. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Project Manager
- B.Senior Supplier
- C.Executive
- D.Senior User
Why A: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case as part of day-to-day management, while the Executive owns it and approves changes.
Variation 7. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.The Senior User
- B.The Project Board
- ✓ C.The Project Manager
- D.The Senior Supplier
Why C: The Project Manager maintains the Business Case, but the Executive (SRO) is the owner and accountable for it. The question asks who maintains it, so option C is correct. The Senior User defines benefits, and the Senior Supplier provides resources.
Variation 8. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.The Project Support
- B.The Senior User
- ✓ C.The Project Manager
- D.The Executive (SRO)
Why C: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case, ensuring it remains viable and up to date. The Executive (SRO) owns the Business Case and is accountable for it, but the PM does the day-to-day maintenance.
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