PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between ownership (Executive) and maintenance (Project Manager), causing candidates to incorrectly select the Executive because they confuse ultimate accountability with operational responsibility.
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Why each option matters
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The Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project because PRINCE2 assigns the day-to-day management of the Business Case to the Project Manager, who must ensure it remains viable and aligned with project progress. The Project Manager updates the Business Case with actual costs, benefits, and risks, and presents it to the Project Board for approval at key decision points. This is defined in PRINCE2's Business Case management process, where the Project Manager owns the document's maintenance, not its approval.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project.
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The Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance provides independent oversight but does not maintain the Business Case.
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The Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the Business Case but does not maintain it day-to-day.
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The Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier provides resources and expertise but does not maintain the Business Case.
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