PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which component of the Business Case describes the expected measurable improvements resulting from the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'Reasons' (the justification) with 'Expected benefits' (the measurable outcomes), but PRINCE2 explicitly separates these components to ensure benefits are quantifiable and trackable.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Expected benefits
The 'Expected benefits' component of the Business Case in PRINCE2 specifically quantifies the measurable improvements that the project will deliver, such as increased revenue, reduced costs, or improved efficiency. These benefits must be defined in measurable terms to enable post-project evaluation against the Business Case. The other options describe different aspects: Reasons justify the project, Major risks identify uncertainties, and Dis-benefits document negative outcomes.
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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Reasons
Why it's wrong here
Reasons capture the business drivers and rationale for undertaking the project, not quantified outcomes. They are the correct component when justifying why the project is needed, whereas expected measurable improvements such as cost savings or reduced processing time belong in Benefits.
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Major risks
Why it's wrong here
Major risks record uncertainties that could affect the project, not the measurable improvements the project will deliver. They belong in the Business Case's risk section. The expected benefits section is where measurable gains are documented, so this option answers a different question entirely.
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Dis-benefits
Why it's wrong here
Dis-benefits capture negative outcomes or measurable declines experienced by stakeholders as a result of the project, not the improvements. They sit alongside benefits in the Business Case. The expected measurable improvements are the benefits themselves, making this the opposite category.
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Expected benefits
Why this is correct
Expected benefits quantify the measurable improvements the project should deliver, directly satisfying the stem's requirement for "expected measurable improvements". Within the Business Case, they express forecast gains — such as cost savings or revenue increases — against which actual post-project performance is later compared, justifying continued investment.
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