PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between 'responsible for maintaining' (Executive) and 'responsible for creating/updating the document' (Project Manager), leading candidates to incorrectly choose the Project Manager.
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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Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
The Senior Responsible Owner (Executive) is the ultimate owner of the Business Case and is responsible for its development and maintenance throughout the project. PRINCE2 mandates that the Executive ensures the Business Case remains viable, justified, and aligned with corporate strategy at every stage, approving any changes to it.
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 Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why this is correct
The SRO/Executive is accountable for the Business Case and its maintenance throughout the project.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance provides independent oversight but does not maintain the Business Case.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages the day-to-day activities but does not own the Business Case.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users and specifies requirements, but does not own the Business Case.
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