PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
In PRINCE2, who is responsible for ensuring that the project remains viable and for approving major changes to the project's scope?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Executive
The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is accountable for the project's business justification and for approving major changes.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the Business Case and is accountable to the Project Board for the project's ongoing viability, including approving major scope changes. This single-point accountability for continued business justification is exactly the responsibility the stem describes.
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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents supplier interests and provides supplier resources and expertise, but does not own the business case. The Project Board as a whole ensures viability, with the Executive accountable for the business case and major scope decisions. It is tempting because suppliers influence feasibility, yet viability and scope approval sit with the Executive.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project day to day and prepares the business case, but accountability for viability and major scope changes rests with the Project Board, specifically the Executive. It is tempting because the Project Manager escalates and recommends, yet approval authority is not delegated to that role.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies requirements and represents user interests, ensuring the solution meets user needs, but does not own the business case. The Executive ensures viability and approves major scope changes. It is tempting because users drive scope, yet the business justification and approval authority sit with the Executive.
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