PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Business Case practice?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the Business Case practice (which justifies the project) and the Plans practice (which defines how the project will be executed), leading candidates to confuse scope definition with business justification.
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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To establish mechanisms to judge whether the project is desirable, viable, and achievable
The Business Case practice in PRINCE2 provides a mechanism to judge whether the project is desirable (benefits outweigh costs), viable (achievable within constraints), and achievable (feasible with available resources). It is the central justification for initiating and continuing the project, ensuring ongoing business justification throughout the project lifecycle.
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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To define the project's scope and deliverables
Why it's wrong here
Scope is addressed by the Plans and Quality practices.
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To establish mechanisms to judge whether the project is desirable, viable, and achievable
Why this is correct
This is the core purpose of the Business Case practice.
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To monitor and control project progress
Why it's wrong here
Progress monitoring is covered by the Progress practice.
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To assign roles and responsibilities to the project team
Why it's wrong here
Roles and responsibilities are defined in the Organising practice.
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