PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are elements of the Business Case?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2F often tests the specific contents of PRINCE2 documents, causing candidates to confuse elements of the Business Case with those of other management products like the Risk Register or Project Plan.
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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Expected benefits
In PRINCE2, the Business Case documents the justification for the project by capturing the expected benefits (option B) — the measurable improvements or value the project is intended to deliver — and the major risks (option C), which are the significant uncertainties that could threaten the achievement of those benefits and must be weighed against them. These two elements are essential because the Business Case must show that the benefits outweigh the risks and costs, supporting the continued viability of the project. The Project Plan (option A) is a separate management product describing schedules, resources, and products, not a component of the Business Case. The Quality Register (option D) and Risk Register (option E) are standalone registers that record quality and risk data respectively; they inform but are not elements of the Business Case itself.
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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Project Plan
Why it's wrong here
The Project Plan describes products, schedules and resources for delivery; the Business Case contains the justification, expected benefits, costs and risks. It is tempting because the plan informs cost and timeline estimates, but it is a separate management product, not an element of the Business Case itself.
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Expected benefits
Why this is correct
Expected benefits quantify the measurable value the project should deliver, forming the justification half of the Business Case alongside costs. PRINCE2 requires them to be stated and baselined so the project board can judge whether continued investment remains worthwhile.
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Major risks
Why this is correct
Major risks record the significant uncertainties that could affect delivery of the project's outcomes, and PRINCE2 treats them as a required Business Case element. They let the board weigh potential threats against expected benefits when authorising or continuing the project.
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Quality Register
Why it's wrong here
The Quality Register logs quality activities, results and approvals; the Business Case covers benefits, costs, risks and timescales justifying the project. It is tempting because both are PRINCE2 registers, but the Quality Register belongs to the quality theme, not the Business Case's justification content.
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Risk Register
Why it's wrong here
The Risk Register records individual risks, their owners and responses; the Business Case summarises key risks as part of its justification. It is tempting because risk information feeds the Business Case, but the register is a distinct risk-theme product, not one of the Business Case's elements.
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