PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which practice describes why the project is being done and ensures continued business justification?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between the Business Case practice and the Plans practice, as candidates may mistakenly think that the project's justification is derived from the project plan rather than from the Business Case document.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Business Case
The Business Case practice is the correct answer because it is the PRINCE2 practice that specifically defines the reasons for initiating a project and ensures that the project remains desirable, viable, and achievable throughout its lifecycle. It provides the justification for continued investment by requiring regular review and update of the business justification, which is documented in the Business Case. Without a valid Business Case, the project should be stopped.
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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Business Case
Why this is correct
The Business Case practice documents the rationale for the project and is continually reviewed to confirm the investment remains justified, directly satisfying the requirement to explain why the project is being done and ensure continued business justification throughout the project lifecycle.
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Progress
Why it's wrong here
Progress tracks performance against baselines and forecasts, not the rationale for undertaking the project. It is tempting because progress reporting does cover viability indicators, but the Business Case practice owns the justification and its continual review. Progress answers "how are we doing?", not "why are we doing this?".
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Plans
Why it's wrong here
Plans covers scheduling, products and activities, not the rationale for the project or its ongoing viability. It is tempting because planning underpins delivery, and it would be correct when the question concerns defining stages, tolerances or product breakdowns rather than justification.
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Risk
Why it's wrong here
Risk manages uncertainty and its treatment, not the reasons a project remains worthwhile. It is tempting because threats to benefits appear in risk registers, yet the Business Case practice defines and reviews justification. Risk answers "what could affect us?", not "why are we doing this?".
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