PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common trap in PRINCE2 exams is confusing accountability and responsibility, where candidates mistakenly assign the maintenance of the Business Case to the Project Manager rather than the Senior Responsible Owner.
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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Executive
In PRINCE2, the Executive is the individual who is ultimately accountable for the project's business justification and ensuring that the project remains viable. The Executive is responsible for developing and maintaining the Business Case throughout the project lifecycle, including updating it at stage boundaries and confirming its continued viability before proceeding. The Project Manager is responsible for creating the Business Case initially and monitoring it, but the Executive retains accountability for its ongoing validity.
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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Executive
Why this is correct
Correct. The Executive is accountable for the business justification and maintains the Business Case throughout the project.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The Project Manager is responsible for creating and updating the Business Case as part of daily management, but the Executive holds ultimate accountability.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The Senior User specifies benefits and is involved in the Business Case, but does not maintain it.
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Project Support
Why it's wrong here
Project Support provides administrative services like document configuration and filing, but it lacks the authority to own or justify the Business Case’s financial viability. The Project Board holds that responsibility, as it must approve changes to the justification. This option tempts because Support often maintains the Business Case document physically, yet it does not decide on its content or validity.
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