PRINCE2F Project Initiation and Stages Practice Question
During the Initiation Stage of a PRINCE2 project, the project manager is developing the detailed Business Case. The project board has indicated that the project must deliver benefits within 12 months of project closure. Which action should the project manager take to ensure the Business Case aligns with this requirement?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is focusing on post-project reviews or plan changes instead of ensuring the Business Case itself contains a realistic benefits profile that meets the stated requirement.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Include in the Business Case a benefits profile that shows when benefits will be realized, ensuring they fall within 12 months.
The Business Case must contain a benefits profile that describes each benefit, its owner, and the expected timing of realization. Aligning this profile with the project board's requirement ensures that the Business Case demonstrates the project's viability and that benefits will be delivered within the specified timeframe. This supports the continued business justification principle.
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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Update the Benefits Review Plan to schedule a benefits review after 12 months.
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Review Plan is part of the PID and outlines how and when benefits will be measured. However, simply scheduling a review after 12 months does not ensure the benefits are delivered within that timeframe. The project manager should instead ensure the Business Case includes realistic benefit profiles that align with the 12-month requirement, and the plan should reflect that.
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Revise the project plan to shorten the project duration so that benefits are delivered earlier.
Why it's wrong here
Shortening the project duration might accelerate delivery, but it does not guarantee that benefits will be realized within 12 months of closure. Benefits often occur after the project outputs are in operation. The project manager should focus on the benefits profile in the Business Case rather than arbitrarily changing the plan, which could increase risk.
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Include in the Business Case a benefits profile that shows when benefits will be realized, ensuring they fall within 12 months.
Why this is correct
The Business Case must include a benefits profile that details each benefit, its owner, and the expected timing of realization. By aligning this profile with the 12-month requirement, the project manager ensures the project board can assess whether the project will deliver as needed. This is a key aspect of continued business justification.
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Ask the senior user to sign off the Business Case to confirm benefits will be achieved within 12 months.
Why it's wrong here
While the senior user is accountable for benefits realization, their sign-off alone does not ensure the Business Case reflects the 12-month requirement. The project manager must actively incorporate the requirement into the Business Case, including the benefits profile. Sign-off is a validation step, not a substitute for proper planning and documentation.
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