PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which role is responsible for ensuring that the project continues to have business justification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Project Manager's responsibility for developing and maintaining the business case with the Executive's accountability for approving and ensuring its ongoing validity.
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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Executive
The Executive is the single point of accountability for the project and is responsible for ensuring that the project continues to have business justification throughout its lifecycle. This includes approving the business case, monitoring its validity, and making the final decision to continue, change, or close the project based on ongoing justification.
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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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those providing resources and expertise, focusing on delivery feasibility and quality rather than ongoing viability. It is tempting because suppliers care about project value, but the Business Case and continued business justification are owned by the Executive, supported by the Business Case theme.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies requirements and represents those who will use the project's outputs, focusing on benefits realisation rather than overall viability. It is tempting because users care about value, but the Executive owns the Business Case and is accountable for continued business justification.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the Business Case and is accountable for ensuring the project remains aligned with business objectives and delivers value for money. This role-specific accountability directly satisfies the stem's requirement for whoever confirms continuing business justification.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager handles day-to-day delivery, planning, and reporting on the Business Case, but does not own the decision that the project remains justified. It is tempting because the role manages the Business Case document, yet the Executive is accountable for confirming continued business justification.
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