PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In PRINCE2, which role is accountable for the business justification of a project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the distinction between the Executive (accountable for business justification) and the Senior User (responsible for benefits realization) — candidates confuse the two because both relate to business value.
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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Executive
In PRINCE2, the Executive is the role accountable for the business justification of the project, ensuring that the project remains viable and delivers the expected benefits. The Executive owns the Business Case and represents the business interests on the Project Board. This accountability cannot be delegated.
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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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those providing resources and expertise, so they answer for supplier delivery, not the project's business justification. It is tempting because suppliers contribute to the business case's feasibility, but the Executive owns and is accountable for the business justification in PRINCE2.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the Business Case and is accountable for the project's ongoing viability and business justification, continuing to verify it throughout delivery. This role sits on the Project Board, distinct from the Project Manager who handles day-to-day delivery.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies requirements and represents those using the product, ensuring benefits are realised, but accountability for the Business Case rests with the Executive. Tempting because the Senior User does own benefit realisation evidence, which would make this role the answer if the question asked who provides business justification input rather than who is accountable.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager prepares and maintains the Business Case on the Executive's behalf, but accountability stays with the Executive, who owns the business justification. Tempting because the Project Manager does author and update the Business Case document daily, which would make this role correct if the question asked who is responsible rather than accountable.
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