PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In a PRINCE2 project, the Project Manager is preparing the Benefits Review Plan. Which of the following best describes the purpose of this document?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the Benefits Review Plan with the Business Case or Quality Management Strategy, leading to the inclusion of cost or quality data that does not belong there.
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It defines how and when the project's benefits will be measured and reviewed, both during the project and after project closure.
The Benefits Review Plan is a PRINCE2 document that specifies how and when benefits will be measured and reviewed, including post-project activities. It ensures that the Business Case is validated through actual benefit realisation. It does not define product quality criteria, budgets, or risks, as those are covered by other management products.
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It defines how and when the project's benefits will be measured and reviewed, both during the project and after project closure.
Why this is correct
The Benefits Review Plan describes the activities to verify that the project's outcomes deliver the expected benefits. It includes timing, responsibilities, and methods for measuring benefits during the project and in the post-project period. This ensures that the Business Case remains valid and that benefits realisation is actively managed beyond the project lifecycle.
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It outlines the project's budget and the forecast costs associated with delivering each benefit.
Why it's wrong here
Budget and cost forecasts are part of the Business Case and the project plan, not the Benefits Review Plan. While benefits may have associated costs, the plan itself is concerned with measurement and review activities. Including budget details here would duplicate information and obscure the plan's true purpose of tracking benefit realisation.
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It records the project's risks and the countermeasures to protect the expected benefits from being eroded.
Why it's wrong here
Risk information is captured in the Risk Register, and risk responses are part of the Risk Management Strategy. The Benefits Review Plan does not manage risks directly; it focuses on verifying that benefits are achieved. Mixing risk data into this plan would create confusion and reduce the clarity of benefit measurement responsibilities.
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It lists the project's products and the quality criteria that must be met to achieve the expected benefits.
Why it's wrong here
Product descriptions and the Quality Management Strategy cover product quality criteria. The Benefits Review Plan focuses on measuring and reviewing benefits, not on defining product specifications. Confusing the two would lead to a plan that lacks clear metrics for benefit realisation and fails to assign post-project responsibilities.
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