PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In PRINCE2, who is responsible for the Business Case?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the Project Manager's role in maintaining the Business Case with ownership, but PRINCE2 explicitly assigns accountability to the Executive, not the manager who writes or updates it.
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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The Executive
The Executive is the single individual responsible for the Business Case in PRINCE2. They own the project's justification and ensure it remains viable throughout the project lifecycle, approving any changes that affect its viability. The Business Case is the Executive's primary accountability, as defined in the PRINCE2 manual.
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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The Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those delivering the products and provides supplier resources; accountability for the Business Case rests with the Executive, who owns the business justification. A supplier is tempted to claim this because they build the solution, but their interest is delivery capability, not ongoing business value.
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The 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 justification. Delegation is tempting because the Project Manager does the drafting, yet responsibility for continued business justification cannot be transferred.
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies requirements and represents those using the product, providing user resources and benefits realisation input. They are tempted because benefits accrue to users, but accountability for the Business Case belongs to the Executive, who owns the business justification across all stakeholder interests.
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The Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the Business Case in PRINCE2, as defined by the management-by-stage principle and the business justification theme. This satisfies the constraint that the Business Case must have a single, accountable owner who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the project remains viable and aligned with corporate objectives.
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