PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are components of the Business Case?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between the Business Case components and the Project Product Description components, leading candidates to confuse acceptance criteria or quality criteria as part of the Business Case.
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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Investment appraisal
The Business Case in PRINCE2 is developed during the Initiating a Project process and is used to justify the project's viability. It includes the investment appraisal (C) to assess the financial justification and the expected benefits (E) to define the measurable improvements the project will deliver.
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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Product descriptions
Why it's wrong here
Product descriptions are part of the Quality theme, not the Business Case.
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Quality criteria
Why it's wrong here
Quality criteria are part of product descriptions, not the Business Case.
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Investment appraisal
Why this is correct
Investment appraisal is a component of the Business Case.
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Acceptance criteria
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance criteria are defined by the Senior User, not part of the Business Case.
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Expected benefits
Why this is correct
Expected benefits are a component of the Business Case.
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