PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 often tests the distinction between ownership (Executive) and maintenance (Project Manager), leading candidates to incorrectly select the Executive because they confuse accountability for the Business Case with the hands-on responsibility of keeping it current.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project because PRINCE2 requires the Business Case to be a living document that is reviewed and updated at each stage boundary. The Project Manager ensures that the Business Case remains viable by monitoring costs, benefits, and risks against the approved plan, and escalates any deviations to the Project Board. This responsibility is explicitly assigned to the Project Manager in the PRINCE2 manual for the Business Case management process.
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 User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents users but does not maintain the Business Case.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager maintains the Business Case throughout the project.
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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the Business Case but does not maintain it day-to-day.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative services but does not maintain the Business Case.
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