PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
During the 'Starting up a Project' process, the project manager is drafting the Business Case. Which TWO elements should be included in the Business Case? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Business Case with other documents like the Project Plan or Quality Management Approach, which contain detailed planning information.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Estimated costs and timescales
The Business Case must include the reasons why the project is needed and the estimated costs and timescales. These elements provide the justification and a high-level view of the investment. Detailed schedules, team lists, and quality approaches are not part of the Business Case; they belong to other documents like the Project Plan or Quality Management Approach. The Business Case is a strategic document that supports the decision to proceed.
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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Quality management approach
Why it's wrong here
The Quality Management Approach is a separate document that defines how quality will be managed and controlled. It is not part of the Business Case. While quality is important, the Business Case focuses on the business justification, including benefits, costs, risks, and timescales. The Quality Management Approach is developed during 'Initiating a Project' and is referenced in the Project Initiation Documentation.
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Estimated costs and timescales
Why this is correct
The Business Case must include estimated costs and timescales to provide a balanced view of the investment required and the expected duration. These estimates help the Project Board assess whether the project is worthwhile and feasible. They are part of the business justification, along with benefits and risks. Without cost and time estimates, the Business Case would be incomplete.
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Detailed project schedule
Why it's wrong here
A detailed project schedule is not part of the Business Case; it is developed later in the 'Initiating a Project' process as part of the Project Plan. The Business Case focuses on justification, benefits, costs, risks, and timescales at a high level. Including a detailed schedule would be premature and not relevant to the business justification. The Business Case should remain strategic, not tactical.
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Reasons why the project is needed
Why this is correct
The Business Case must articulate the reasons why the project is needed, linking it to corporate strategy and the desired outcomes. This justification is essential for the Project Board to make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Without clear reasons, the project lacks a solid foundation and may not align with organizational objectives. This element is a core component of the Business Case.
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List of project team members
Why it's wrong here
The list of project team members is part of the project organization structure, not the Business Case. While the Business Case may reference key roles, it does not include a detailed team list. The organization structure is defined in the Project Initiation Documentation, specifically in the organization section. The Business Case is concerned with business justification, not resource allocation.
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