PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which role is accountable for the business justification of a PRINCE2 project?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PRINCE2 Foundation exam often tests the distinction between responsibility and accountability, leading candidates to incorrectly select the Project Manager because they confuse the day-to-day management of the business case with ultimate ownership.
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 role on the PRINCE2 project board who is ultimately accountable for the business justification. This includes ensuring the project remains viable, approving the business case, and securing funding. The PRINCE2 manual explicitly assigns ownership of the business case to the Executive, not to the Project Manager or the board collectively.
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 Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages day-to-day delivery and reports progress, but accountability for the Business Case rests with the Project Board, which owns and approves it. It is tempting because the Project Manager prepares and maintains the Business Case documentation, and would be correct if the question asked who is responsible for drafting it.
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The Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the Business Case and remains accountable for the project's ongoing viability, so business justification sits with this role. The Project Manager handles day-to-day delivery, while the Senior User and Senior Supplier represent user and supplier interests respectively.
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents user interests and specifies requirements, but does not own the Business Case; that accountability sits with the Project Board. It is tempting because the Senior User contributes benefits-realisation information, and would be correct if the question asked who defines and verifies the expected project benefits.
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The Project Board
Why it's wrong here
The Board as a whole is collectively responsible, but the Executive has single-point accountability.
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3 more ways this is tested on PRINCE2F
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which role is accountable for the project's success and chairs the Project Board?
easy- A.Senior User
- ✓ B.Executive
- C.Project Manager
- D.Senior Supplier
Why B: The Executive is the single individual accountable for the project's success and chairs the Project Board in PRINCE2. This role provides the business justification, secures funding, and makes key strategic decisions, ensuring the project remains viable and aligned with organizational objectives.
Variation 2. In PRINCE2, which role is accountable for the business justification of a project?
easy- A.Senior Supplier
- ✓ B.Executive
- C.Senior User
- D.Project Manager
Why B: In PRINCE2, the Executive is the role accountable for the business justification of the project, ensuring that the project remains viable and delivers the expected benefits. The Executive owns the Business Case and represents the business interests on the Project Board. This accountability cannot be delegated.
Variation 3. Which role is accountable for the business justification of a PRINCE2 project?
easy- ✓ A.Executive
- B.Senior User
- C.Project Manager
- D.Project Board
Why A: The Executive is the single individual accountable for the project's business justification, owning the Business Case throughout the project lifecycle. In PRINCE2, the Executive represents the business interest on the Project Board and is personally accountable for ensuring the project remains viable and delivers value for money. This accountability cannot be delegated to the Project Manager, who only prepares and updates the Business Case on the Executive's behalf.
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