PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for ensuring that the business case is maintained and that the project remains viable?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to 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.
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.
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 Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why this is correct
The Executive (SRO) is accountable for the business case and its viability.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents the supplier interests but does not own the business case.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users' interests but is not responsible for the business case.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages the day-to-day work but does not own the business case.
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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 B: In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case on a day-to-day basis. This includes monitoring actual benefits against the expected benefits, updating the Business Case with any changes, and reporting to the Project Board. The Executive is accountable for the Business Case and makes decisions based on its viability, but the Project Manager handles the maintenance activities.
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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