PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse ownership with maintenance, assuming the Executive (who owns the Business Case) also maintains it, but PRINCE2 explicitly separates accountability (Executive) from day-to-day management (Project Manager).
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 assigns this role to the Project Manager as part of day-to-day management. The Project Manager monitors actual costs, benefits, and risks against the Business Case, and updates it when necessary to ensure it remains viable. This is distinct from the Executive, who owns the Business Case and approves changes, but does not perform the ongoing maintenance.
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 Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance provides independent oversight, not maintenance.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents users, not the Business Case.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining 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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