PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
You are a project manager for a PRINCE2 project to build a new community center. The Project Board has asked you to clarify who is accountable for ensuring that the project delivers the outcomes specified in the Business Case. According to PRINCE2, which role is ultimately accountable for the project's success and the realization of benefits?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the Senior User's responsibility for benefits realization with the Executive's ultimate accountability for the project.
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 accountable for the project's success and for ensuring that the Business Case remains viable and that benefits are realized. In this scenario, the Executive must ensure the community center delivers the intended outcomes, such as social value, and is the ultimate decision-maker.
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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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents the interests of those designing, developing, and implementing the project's products. They are responsible for the technical integrity of the project and ensuring that resources are available. However, they are not accountable for the overall project success or benefits realization; that accountability lies with the Executive.
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Executive
Why this is correct
In PRINCE2, the Executive is the single point of accountability for the project and is responsible for ensuring that the project delivers the outcomes and benefits defined in the Business Case. In this scenario, the Executive must ensure that the community center project achieves its intended benefits, such as increased community engagement, and is ultimately answerable to the commissioning organization.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project and ensuring it delivers the products within the constraints. However, ultimate accountability for the project's success and benefits realization rests with the Executive. The Project Manager supports the Executive by providing information and managing the project, but does not hold the final accountability.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is responsible for specifying the needs of the users and ensuring that the solution meets those needs. They are accountable for realizing the benefits, but ultimate accountability for the project's success lies with the Executive. The Senior User contributes to the Business Case by defining benefits, but does not own the overall project accountability.
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