- A
Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
The Executive (SRO) is accountable for the business case and its viability.
- B
Senior Supplier
Why wrong: The Senior Supplier represents the supplier interests but does not own the business case.
- C
Senior User
Why wrong: The Senior User represents the users' interests but is not responsible for the business case.
- D
Project Manager
Why wrong: The Project Manager manages the day-to-day work but does not own the business case.
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Who is Responsible for Maintaining the Business Case in PRINCE2?
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of people: organizations, teams, and leadership. 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.
In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for ensuring that the business case is maintained and that the project remains viable?
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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Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
The Senior Responsible Owner (Executive) is the single person accountable for the business case and for ensuring that the project remains viable throughout its lifecycle. They own the business justification and have the authority to stop the project if it no longer meets the organization's objectives or if the costs outweigh the benefits.
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.
- ✓
Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why this is correct
The Executive (SRO) is accountable for the business case and its viability.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents the supplier interests but does not own the business case.
- ✗
Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users' interests but is not responsible for the business case.
- ✗
Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages the day-to-day work but does not own the business case.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Project Manager's responsibility for day-to-day management with the Executive's accountability for the business case, leading them to incorrectly select the Project Manager as the owner of business viability.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In PRINCE2, the business case is a living document that must be reviewed at every management stage boundary and at key decision points. The Executive is responsible for ensuring that the business case remains aligned with corporate strategy and that the project continues to deliver value, which includes authorizing any changes to the business case via the Change Control procedure. This role is analogous to the project sponsor in other frameworks and carries ultimate accountability for the project's success or failure.
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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People: organizations, teams, and leadership — This question tests People: organizations, teams, and leadership — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Senior Responsible Owner (Executive) — The Senior Responsible Owner (Executive) is the single person accountable for the business case and for ensuring that the project remains viable throughout its lifecycle. They own the business justification and have the authority to stop the project if it no longer meets the organization's objectives or if the costs outweigh the benefits.
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Variation 1. In PRINCE2, who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
- B.Project Manager
- C.Senior Supplier
- D.Project Assurance
Why A: In PRINCE2, the Executive (also known as the Senior Responsible Owner) is accountable for the Business Case and must ensure it remains viable throughout the project. The Business Case is the key document that justifies the project's initiation and continued existence, and only the Executive has the authority to approve changes to it or decide to close the project if the Business Case is no longer viable.
Variation 2. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Senior User
- ✓ C.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
- D.Project Assurance
Why C: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is accountable for the Business Case and its maintenance throughout the project. The Project Manager develops and maintains the Business Case on behalf of the Executive, but accountability rests with the Executive.
Variation 3. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
- B.Project Assurance
- C.Project Manager
- D.Senior User
Why A: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) owns the Business Case and is accountable for ensuring it remains viable. The Project Manager maintains the Business Case on behalf of the Executive.
Variation 4. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Senior Supplier
- B.Project Manager
- C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
Why D: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is accountable for the Business Case and ensuring it remains viable. The Project Manager maintains it on a day-to-day basis, but the Executive holds ultimate responsibility.
Variation 5. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
- B.Senior User
- C.Project Assurance
- D.Project Manager
Why A: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is accountable for the Business Case and ensuring it remains viable. The Project Manager maintains it day-to-day, but the SRO owns it. This is a key PRINCE2 principle.
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