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), leading candidates to incorrectly select the Project Manager because they confuse who 'maintains' the document with who 'owns' the justification.
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
The Executive is the single person accountable for the Business Case and must ensure it remains viable throughout the project. PRINCE2 explicitly assigns ownership of the Business Case to the Executive, who approves any changes to it and decides whether the project should continue based on its ongoing justification.
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 but does not own the Business Case.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive is the Senior Responsible Owner and is accountable for the Business Case.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is incorrect because the Executive holds ultimate accountability for the Business Case's continued viability and benefits realisation throughout the project. While the Project Manager is responsible for preparing the Business Case and updating it with actuals and forecasts, they do so to inform the Executive. This option is tempting as the Project Manager manages many project documents and provides regular reports on project performance against the Business Case, ensuring the Executive has the necessary information to maintain its justification.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users' interests but does not own the Business Case.
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