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 accountability (Executive) and responsibility (Project Manager) for the Business Case, trapping candidates who confuse day-to-day maintenance with ultimate ownership.
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 (SRO/Executive)
The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is the single person ultimately accountable for the project's business justification. They own the Business Case and are responsible for ensuring it remains viable, aligned with corporate strategy, and is formally reviewed at key decision points (e.g., stage boundaries). The PRINCE2 principle of continued business justification places this accountability squarely on the Executive, not on the Project Manager or support roles.
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 Supplier
Why it's wrong here
Senior Supplier provides resources and expertise but does not own the Business Case.
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
Why this is correct
The SRO owns the Business Case and is accountable for it throughout the project.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative assistance, not ownership of the Business Case.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager maintains the Business Case but the SRO is responsible.
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Variation 1. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Team Manager
- ✓ B.Executive (Senior Responsible Owner)
- C.Project Manager
- D.Senior User
Why B: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner) is the role accountable for the Business Case and its ongoing justification throughout the project. PRINCE2 requires the Business Case to be maintained and reviewed at every stage boundary to ensure continued viability, and this responsibility rests with the Executive, not the Project Manager or Team Manager.
Variation 2. Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Senior User
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
- D.Project Support
Why C: In PRINCE2, the Senior Responsible Owner (Executive) is the role ultimately accountable for the Business Case and its maintenance throughout the project. This includes ensuring the Business Case remains viable and aligned with organizational objectives, and that any necessary updates are made as the project progresses. The Executive owns the Business Case from the initial idea through to project closure.
Variation 3. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Manager
- B.Senior User
- C.Team Manager
- ✓ D.Executive (SRO)
Why D: The Executive (Senior Responsible Owner, SRO) is the single point of accountability for the Business Case in PRINCE2. They are responsible for ensuring that the project remains viable and that the Business Case is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle, including at stage boundaries and at the end of the project. The Project Manager may draft or update the document, but the Executive owns the justification and must approve any changes.
Variation 4. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
- B.Project Manager
- C.Project Assurance
- D.Senior User
Why A: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is the single person accountable for the Business Case and ensuring the project delivers the expected benefits. The Project Manager maintains the project documentation but the SRO owns the Business Case.
Variation 5. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Manager
- ✓ B.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
- C.Project Assurance
- D.Senior User
Why B: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) owns the Business Case and is responsible for ensuring it remains viable throughout the project.
Variation 6. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Assurance
- B.Project Manager
- ✓ C.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
- D.Senior Supplier
Why C: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is accountable for the Business Case and ensures it remains viable throughout the project.
Variation 7. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- A.Project Support
- B.Senior Supplier
- C.Project Manager
- ✓ D.Senior Responsible Owner (Executive)
Why D: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is accountable for the Business Case and must ensure it remains viable throughout the project.
Variation 8. Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
easy- ✓ A.Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
- B.Project Assurance
- C.Project Manager
- D.Senior User
Why A: The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is accountable for the Business Case and must ensure it remains viable. The Project Manager develops and maintains it on behalf of the SRO.
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