PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the Project Manager's role in producing the Business Case with the Executive's role in owning and maintaining it, leading them to incorrectly select 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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Executive (SRO)
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.
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 Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager manages the project but does not own the Business Case.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is not responsible for maintaining the Business Case because that accountability lies with the Executive, who owns the project's justification and ensures its ongoing viability. The Senior User’s role is to specify the required outcomes and benefits, making this option tempting if one confuses specifying benefits with owning the financial justification. The Senior User would be the correct choice only if the question asked who defines the expected benefits from the user’s perspective.
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Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Team Managers deliver work packages and do not own the Business Case.
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Executive (SRO)
Why this is correct
The Executive is responsible for the Business Case throughout the project.
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