PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between 'owning' and 'maintaining' the Business Case, leading candidates to incorrectly select the Executive (who owns it) instead of the Project Manager (who maintains it).
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The Project Manager
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project. This includes monitoring actual costs and benefits against the Business Case, updating it with any changes, and ensuring it remains viable. The Project Manager does not create the Business Case (that is the Executive's role) but is accountable for its ongoing maintenance and reporting.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager maintains the Business Case throughout the project.
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The Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the Business Case but does not maintain it day-to-day.
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users and does not maintain the Business Case.
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The Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative support, not maintenance of the Business Case.
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