PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
In PRINCE2, who is responsible for updating the Business Case during the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between 'maintaining' a document (Project Manager) and 'owning/updating' its content (Executive), causing candidates to incorrectly select the Project Manager as the one who updates the Business Case.
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 throughout the project in PRINCE2. They own the Business Case and must ensure it remains viable, justified, and aligned with organizational strategy, approving any changes to it. The Project Manager only maintains the Business Case document but does not have authority to update its justification or approve changes.
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 Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive is accountable for the Business Case.
- ✗
The Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The PM manages the project but does not own the Business Case.
- ✗
The Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier ensures supplier capabilities, not the Business Case.
- ✗
The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents user requirements, not the Business Case.
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5 more ways this is tested on PRINCE2F
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Variation 1. Who is responsible for ensuring that the project's business case remains viable throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Manager
- ✓ B.Executive
- C.Senior User
- D.Project Board
Why B: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is responsible for the Business Case. The Project Manager maintains it day-to-day, but the Executive owns it.
Variation 2. Who is responsible for ensuring that the Business Case remains viable throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Senior Supplier
- C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Executive
Why D: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is accountable for the Business Case and ensuring its ongoing viability.
Variation 3. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
medium- A.Project Manager
- B.Project Board
- C.Senior User
- ✓ D.Executive
Why D: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is responsible for the Business Case throughout the project. The Project Manager develops and maintains the Business Case on behalf of the Executive, but the ultimate accountability lies with the Executive. The Project Board does not maintain the Business Case directly. The Senior User represents user requirements.
Variation 4. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Assurance
- ✓ B.Executive
- C.Senior User
- D.Project Manager
Why B: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is responsible for the Business Case. The Project Manager develops and maintains it, but ultimately the Executive owns it.
Variation 5. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Team Manager
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Executive
- D.Senior User
Why C: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) owns the Business Case and ensures its ongoing viability.
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